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Policy Shorts: What Does the 2024 Election Mean for Agriculture?
LINCOLN, Neb. — The campaign trail is heating up as Election Day draws near! Curious about how the upcoming election could impact agriculture? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Senior Director of National Affairs, Jordan Dux, is here to break it all down in our latest Policy Short. Let’s make sure our voices are heard…
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Apple crop is coming fast
A Michigan apple grower says orchards are ripening faster than expected this season. Chris Kropf tells Brownfield, “We are 14 days ahead, maybe 10 to 14 days ahead, and we’re scrambling a little bit because maturity is coming on fast.” “We’ve seen this with other crops this summer, whether it was blueberries or peaches.” After…
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Gov. Landry requests federal assistance ahead of Francine’s landfall
Gov. Landry requests federal assistance ahead of Francine’s landfall WAFB
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Ranchers Support Legislation to Boost Conservation Under the ESA
WASHINGTON (September 10, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their strong support for the ESA Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland.…
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Agronomist shares cautious optimism for Nebraska harvest
A field agronomist is cautiously optimistic ahead of harvest. Trey Stephens, with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield he expects corn yields to be better in Nebraska than last year. As for soybeans… “I have a little healthy skepticism on it just because of the lack of rainfall that we’ve gotten,” he says. “The dry land acres…
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U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture
U.S.-German Forum Future Agriculture Morning Ag Clips –
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Importance of crop insurance understood
One of the few things representatives of both Presidential candidates can agree on is the importance of crop insurance. During a recent Farm Foundation forum, Rod Snyder, former senior advisor for ag for EPA under the Biden-Harris Administration, says crop insurance is a critical tool, and there needs to be bipartisan support to ensure the…
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Drought continues to expand, rain chances increase next week
A climatologist says yield outlooks are favorable despite an expansion of drought conditions over the last few months. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “Iowa is generally above average,” he said. “Illinois is expecting extremely good yields this year. We’re still projecting relatively good yields for Indiana even though we’ve at times been…
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Now is the time for Midwest cover crop seeding
The director of agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association says it’s time for Midwest farmers to plant cover crops. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield it’s prime seeding time for several species. “If you have someone that can follow that combine and get in before the end of September, you’re still going to be sitting good with…
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Conditions Hold Heading Into Harvest, Says Latest USDA Report
Conditions Hold Heading Into Harvest, Says Latest USDA Report 1380 KCIM
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Row Crops Retreat Ahead of USDA Reports
Row Crops Retreat Ahead of USDA Reports: What is Already Dialed Into Prices? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA to spend $120M on specialty crops research, organic production
USDA to spend $120M on specialty crops research, organic production Produce Blue Book
