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Slotkin pushing for farm policy action in lame duck
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says passing a new farm bill is a top priority for the lame duck session. Michigan Democrat Elissa Slotkin tells Brownfield, “I think we can really get a lot of work done between November 6th and December 31st and that’s our job, that’s our mandate.” “The farm…
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See how the port strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars and more
See how the port strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars and more The Washington Post
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Firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire
Forest Grove firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire KOIN.com
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The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America
The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America Americas Quarterly
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Dryness limiting producer gains in Michigan
The President of the Michigan Farm Bureau says crops have been maturing at a hyper speed. Carl Bednarski tells Brownfield, “It’s dry and the commodities are dry.” “We’re seeing some beans coming into single digits for moisture, and the farmers are adding it up and it’s like, wow look how much money I’m losing just…
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Corn and Wheat Extend Rally, Soybeans Try to Follow
Corn and Wheat Extend Rally, Soybeans Try to Follow Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Planning for the 2025 Growing Season
The DEKALB brand will offer 25 new corn products for next season, including expanded SmartStax PRO products and more. In this Managing for Profit, DEKLAB brand manager Jamie Horton discusses the brand’s product lineup for 2025. The post Planning for the 2025 Growing Season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Farmers Already Feeling the Impact of Expired Farm Bill
With no new farm bill in place after the 2018 farm bill extension deadline passed, there are already impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, outlined some of the programs that went away. “Most of the impacts won’t be felt until the new…
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The Strange Types of Spiderwebs Found in Nature
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Spiderwebs evoke a unique mix of fear and awe. Even for those who prefer that spiders stay far away, it’s hard not to appreciate the delicate, silky architecture and radiating patterns made by these tiny creatures. Not all spiderwebs follow the iconic radial design we usually picture though. There are at…
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Dockworker Strike Highlights Importance of Food Independence
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says America is bracing for the impact of the massive dockworker strike that threatens to paralyze goods in and out of the U.S. He points out that our nation relies on international trade for everything from electronics to machinery. “Families also count on the imports of foods like bananas,…
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Stabenow Calls for Emergency Assistance After Helene
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow called for emergency assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities who suffered devastating losses in the wake of Hurricane Helene. “This is a horrible blow to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the Southeast just as the harvest season was getting started for many crops,” Stabenow says. “As Chairwoman of…
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The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too
The US port strike isn’t just hitting imports. America’s farmers could be hurt, too. MSN
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Buy or Bale: Run These Numbers to Calculate Hay Costs
STILLWATER, Okla. — Livestock owners can save money and time with an awareness of the economics behind harvesting, buying and selling hay. Eric DeVuyst, Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist, said producers should compare the costs of baling hay or paying someone else to harvest it. Summer Hay production breakdown Opportunity cost DeVuyst recommends factoring in the…
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USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average
USDA says beans ahead, corn behind, beets are even with yearly average KWLM (Willmar Radio)
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Labor strikes unlikely to affect food supply
Labor strikes unlikely to affect food supply Farms.com
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USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers
USDA`s $1.7 billion boost for local food and farmers Farms.com
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Letter: Farmers’ climate insights deserve more attention
Letter: Farmers’ climate insights deserve more attention Financial Times
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Ukraine’s economic losses reach Trillion dollars: What’s next?
Ukraine’s economic losses reach Trillion dollars: What’s next? News.Az
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UK: Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation
Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation: Grain market daily ahdb.org.uk
