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Sound Advice from Rutgers Master Gardeners
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Are weeds conquering your victory garden? Have critters turned it into a dine-and-dash buffet? Sound advice is available for New Jersey residents through the Rutgers Master Gardeners program, which operates helplines throughout the state. Rutgers master gardeners are trained volunteers who support the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension in its…
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Fla. Ag Sector Asked to Share Adverse Impacts of Hurricane Debby
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with Hurricane Debby. Where: Agricultural producers can complete the survey at go.ufl.edu/debbyagimpacts or report information to their local UF/IFAS Extension county office by calling or visiting in person. About: UF/IFAS requests agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Debby,…
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Cattle futures watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were lower, waiting on the week’s direct cash business. October live cattle closed $.22 higher at $179.27 and December live cattle closed $.07 higher at $178.12. September feeder cattle closed $1.67 lower at $238.90 and October feeders closed $.90 lower at $238.12. Direct cash…
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Hinson: Ag equipment layoffs a ‘warning sign of things to come’
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says she’s concerned about the rising number of ag equipment companies reducing workforce. “Anyone who has lost their job, my heart goes out to them,” Republican Ashley Hinson said. Hinson says the ag economy has been impacted by several factors. “The inflation that people have seen, the input prices people…
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Rep. Bost: Answer to solar encroachment lies in new farm bill
Southern Illinois farmers are concerned about the encroachment of solar farms on farmland. Washington County zoning administrator Matt Bierman says solar development interest is rising. “From what’s come through my office, if you figure out what their project sizes are, we’re at about 35,000 acres.” He says, “Our comprehensive plan for the county says maintain…
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Iowa, Nebraska attorneys general seek national standard for glyphosate labels
The attorneys general from Iowa and Nebraska are asking the U.S. EPA to create a new rule that prevents states from mandating false labels on glyphosate products. Kevin Ross, past president of the National Corn Growers Association, says a national standard would help eliminate misleading labels that falsely claim glyphosate causes cancer. “It’s really important…
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Grassley asks ITC to consider U.S. ag in 2,4-D decisions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the International Trade Commission should avoid issuing tariffs on imported 2,4-D herbicide. “If our government would put tariffs on 2,4-D it would only make the situation worse.” Grassley, Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith, and nearly 20 bipartisan colleagues recently sent a letter to the ITC and wrote, “changes in the duties…
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Egypt bets big with historic 3.8 million metric ton wheat tender
Egypt bets big with historic 3.8 million metric ton wheat tender Farmtario
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Funds Sell Grains on Growing Yields Pre-WASDE: Is This a Repeat of 2014?
Funds Sell Grains on Growing Yields Pre-WASDE: Is This a Repeat of 2014? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Bayer glyphosate sales jump despite mounting legal pressure
The crop science giant has stepped up lobbying efforts around the farm bill as it aims to shield itself from Roundup lawsuits.
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USDA inspector charged with domestic abuse wins jobless benefits
USDA inspector charged with domestic abuse wins jobless benefits Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Ethanol production dips, exports highest on record
U.S. ethanol production declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.067 million barrels a day, down 42,000 from the previous week’s all-time high, but up 44,000 from a year ago. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant remain in the…
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Economist says ag economy will continue to face pressure
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the outlook for the farm economy to improve anytime soon. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says profitability in the sector hasn’t been this slim since 2018-2019. “Input costs continue to be fairly high for producers of almost all our commodities, and labor stays high,” he says. “From a…
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Russian agricultural exports more than double despite a decade of sanctions
Russian agricultural exports more than double despite a decade of sanctions bne IntelliNews
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Watermelon prices in Ukraine are close to zero
Watermelon prices in Ukraine are close to zero EastFruit
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen looks at investment of grant money to ‘climate-smart’ agriculture
‘Lasts for several generations’: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen looks at investment of grant money to climate-smart agriculture KETV Omaha
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Brazil’s corn, wheat crops recovering
Brazil’s corn, wheat crops recovering World Grain
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K-State Researchers Uncover Keys to Stemming Wheat Production Losses Due to Drought
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Drought and late-emerging winter wheat dealt a mighty blow to growers in Kansas and other parts of the Midwest during the 2022-2023 growing season. But now, a group of Kansas State University researchers and several colleagues are punching back, releasing a set of findings that just may hold some clues on how…
