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Boozman releases updated farm bill draft with E15 expansion, SNAP revisions
U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman released an updated draft farm bill late Friday that would allow nationwide year-round E15 sales and revises state cost-sharing requirements in the nutrition program. The bill permanently authorizes nationwide year-round sales of E15, expanding consumer fuel choice, strengthening domestic biofuels and providing long-term regulatory certainty. It also requires…
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USDA Announces Interstate Shipping Program for Rural Small Businesses – The Presidential Prayer Team
USDA Announces Interstate Shipping Program for Rural Small Businesses  The Presidential Prayer Team
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U.S. Crop Ratings Fall + Drama with China but Still Buying U.S. Soybeans & Corn?
U.S. Crop Ratings Fall + Drama with China but Still Buying U.S. Soybeans & Corn?  Farms.com
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The Western United States Is Facing a Weekend of Record Heat
The Western United States Is Facing a Weekend of Record Heat  The New York Times
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Historic setting for historic honor: Master Farmers celebrated
Historic setting for historic honor: Master Farmers celebrated  Farm Progress
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El Nino usually a hinderance to South American production
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says strong El Nino weather patterns typically cause problems for farmers in South America. Eric Snodgrass says the warming of the waters in the central Pacific alters the jet stream and influences the main growing regions of Brazil.  “Once they get into their spring, which starts…
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Is the Corn Rally Over or Just Getting Started?
Is the Corn Rally Over or Just Getting Started?  Successful Farming
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US heat dome, Europe weather shift signal a rare ‘Super El Niño’ — What comes next?
US heat dome, Europe weather shift signal a rare ‘Super El Niño’ — What comes next?  The Economic Times
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Cattle Grind Higher but What’s the Sign a Bottom is In? Corn, Wheat Fall Early
Cattle Grind Higher but What’s the Sign a Bottom is In? Corn, Wheat Fall Early  AgWeb
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Corn aphids return
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says corn aphids are once again causing issues for some Midwestern farmers. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of Indiana, says the insects are blown into the region on stormfronts each season. “It seems to be isolated mainly to the I-72 corridor and south,…
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Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns
Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns  UN News
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Corn growers advised to stay ahead of southern rust spread
An agronomist is concerned as southern rust continues moving north. Grant Harms with Corteva Agriscience says the corn disease is blown in from the south and has been detected in Iowa. “So knowing that we have southern rust history in these regions of the bread basket doesn’t mean that we’re going to have it, but…
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Purdue researchers exploring ethanol, biodiesel blends for use in diesel engines
A group of researchers at Purdue University are looking to expand the use of biofuels in traditional diesel engines. Dr. Greg Shaver, professor of mechanical engineering, says the Purdue Biofuels Consortium is focused on creating new market opportunities for farmers. “The idea is to be able to take a great fuel like ethanol and blend it…
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Why Russia Is Choking Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports
Why Russia Is Choking Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports  Yahoo
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How digital tools are transforming agricultural practices in South Africa
How digital tools are transforming agricultural practices in South Africa  IOL
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Why factors on the market weakening
Why factors on the market weakening  American Ag Network
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Russian grain lobby says Kyiv’s attacks threaten Black Sea exports, global food security
Russian grain lobby says Kyiv’s attacks threaten Black Sea exports, global food security  The Straits Times
