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USDA Updating Collateral Requirements, Other Changes for Loan Program
USDA Updating Collateral Requirements, Other Changes for Loan Program DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Live cattle stabilize after sell-off
U.S. livestock: Live cattle stabilize after sell-off Canadian Cattlemen
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District 1 candidates discuss farm bill, disaster relief at Farmfest
District 1 candidates discuss farm bill, disaster relief at Farmfest Mankato Free Press
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Chicago soybeans, corn fall; wheat up on big tender from Egypt
U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans, corn fall; wheat up on big tender from Egypt Canadian Cattlemen
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Farmfest holds panel on tips to surviving a down grain economy
Farmfest holds panel on tips to surviving a down grain economy Agweek
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Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby impacts
Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby impacts Rappahannock News
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Having a succession planning conversation
A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…
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Dairy Distillery Alliance breaks ground on biofuel project
A new alliance plans to convert a milk byproduct into ethanol for sustainable aviation fuel. Canadian-based Dairy Distillery CEO Omid McDonald tells Brownfield this isn’t the first time the technology has been used. “In the ‘70s, there was a lot of focus on fermenting lactose to make ethanol to power cars during the oil crisis,”…
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NCGA representative hopeful for resolution to Mexico’s GM corn ban
A policy expert with the National Corn Growers Association says she’s hopeful the Mexican decree banning genetically modified corn imports will be overturned before the end of the year. Nancy Martinez says U.S. lawyers made good arguments at a June hearing to show Mexico’s decree violates provisions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Mexico has also made…
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Sandhills Reporting Unprecedented Auction-Asking Value Spread in Used Farm Equipment Market
Sandhills Reporting Unprecedented Auction-Asking Value Spread in Used Farm Equipment Market PR Newswire
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Row Crops Fail on Bearish Technicals and Crop Prospects: Live Cattle Try to Consolidate with Stock Market
Row Crops Fail on Bearish Technicals and Crop Prospects: Live Cattle Try to Consolidate with Stock Market Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Va. Farmers Should Prepare Now For Peak Hurricane Season
RICHMOND, Va. — As peak hurricane season approaches, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages farmers to be proactive in their preparations. The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. The powerful winds and flooding rains of hurricanes can be…
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Highly poisonous plant spreading throughout US: How to recognize and get rid of it
Highly poisonous plant spreading throughout US: How to recognize and get rid of it MSN
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Statement: On Waiving of Motor Vehicle Regulations to Help Farms
RALEIGH, N.C. — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Order 311 in preparation for the remnants of Hurricane Debby moving into North Carolina: “North Carolina’s farm community is no stranger to dealing with hurricanes and tropical storms bearing heavy rain and know what needs to be…
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U of I, USDA demo robotic weeding system to improve national reforestation
U of I, USDA demo robotic weeding system to improve national reforestation Idaho Press
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Healthy soils fight crop stress
Farmers are finding healthier soil helps combat crop stress. Southern Illinois farmer Granvil Travis has been focused on building the health of his Massac County farm for the past several years. “Four or five years ago, we started doing a lot of tissue samples on a weekly basis.” He says, “I wasn’t able to get…
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Egypt Eyes Bumper Wheat Purchase With Prices Near Four-Year Low
Egypt Eyes Bumper Wheat Purchase With Prices Near Four-Year Low BNN Bloomberg
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Deere Options
Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on Deere Options Benzinga
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How-to guide for buying a horse
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Have you always wanted a horse but don’t know where to start? An updated University of Missouri Extension publication offers guidance. “Buying a Horse” is available for free download at https://extension.missouri.edu/g2835. “Purchasing a horse should be well planned and carefully thought out,” said Shawn Deering, MU Extension livestock specialist. For most people, a…
