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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
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Farmland market not weak, but weakening
The farmland market is not immune to the downturn in the ag economy. Hertz Real Estate Services president Doug Hensley says what’s happening to farmland values is similar to other parts of agriculture. “For years we’ve seen the benefits of the high end of the cycle, and we’ve come off the high in a lot…
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Red crown rot makes an appearance across Indiana
An extension plant pathologist at Purdue University says red crown rot is spreading across Indiana. Darcy Telenko says it has been confirmed in six counties. “We’re still finding new areas with the disease,” she says. “Rush, Decatur, Spencer and Allen, were the four counties that had been confirmed last year and in the year prior.…
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Rep. Budzinski says farm bill extension to be tied to federal budget
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says a farm bill extension will likely be tied to the federal budget process. Illinois Representative Nikki Budzinski says Congress is reconvening from the August recess this week with a tight calendar. “I think the expectation is that a farm bill extension could likely be wrapped up…
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What you should know ahead of the September WASDE
What you should know ahead of the September WASDE Successful Farming
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Pipeline won’t capture all carbon emitted by ethanol plants
Pipeline won’t capture all carbon emitted by ethanol plants Successful Farming
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Ukraine expects up to 15% loss of late crops: soybeans are the most affected
Ukraine expects up to 15% loss of late crops: soybeans are the most affected Українські Національні Новини
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For rural America, election is ‘certainty vs. chaos’ or Trump as defender, say advocates
For rural America, election is ‘certainty vs. chaos’ or Trump as defender, say advocates Successful Farming
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Boots on the Ground – South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for Ag Policy
By Lura Roti Many South Dakota farmers and ranchers took time away from their crops and livestock to advocate for agriculture policy during the 2024 National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In September 9-11. “Our family farmers and ranchers need strong up to date agriculture policy to support the important work we do each day on our…
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USDA Report: Food Insecurity On The Rise Amid Growing Costs
USDA Report: Food Insecurity On The Rise Amid Growing Costs newstalkkit.com
