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Over 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, over 300 national and state groups sent a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s end. Signatories included groups representing farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders and other essential stakeholders in agricultural communities across the U.S. Commodity and lending…
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Don’t Let Crown Rot Haunt Your Cornfields This Fall
WESTFIELD, Ind. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Ghost plants have been popping up in fields since August, a spooky sign crown rot could haunt cornfields this fall. These “ghosts” refer to a solitary cornstalk that dies off quickly, taking on a brown and pinkish color that makes it stand out from the healthy, green corn plants…
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Higher livestock revenue helps overall farm income
Ag economist Scott Brown says there’s been a shift in U.S. farm income. “A lot of things are moving better for livestock,” he says. “Unfortunately, on the crop side, income is not moving in the same direction.” He tells Brownfield crop receipts have declined significantly. “Receipts are down $25 billion from where we were in…
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USDA is dishing out $15 million to better understand Forever Chemicals
USDA is dishing out $15 million to better understand Forever Chemicals RFD-TV
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Is Land Next Frontier of Crypto? Tether Invest $102M in Agricultural Land
Is Land Next Frontier of Crypto? Tether Invest $102M in Agricultural Land: These Are Best Real Estate Coins 99Bitcoins
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SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted
SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted Mail and Guardian
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Possible Impacts to Alabama from Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico
Possible Impacts to Alabama from Tropical System in the Gulf of Mexico Tuscaloosa Thread