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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…
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Large Loss of Midwest Farmland
The loss of agricultural land to different types of development is a long-standing topic at the national and state level. The University of Illinois’ Farmdoc Daily says development accounted for 55 percent of the 1.6 million acres lost in eight Midwestern states during the 21st Century. The states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,…
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Changes coming to USDA’s FSA Farm Loan programs
Changes coming to USDA’s FSA Farm Loan programs Successful Farming
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Cattle Higher But How Much Can the Market Recover? Row Crops Fall on Yield and No China Biz
Cattle Higher But How Much Can the Market Recover? Row Crops Fall on Yield and No China Biz Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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In Iowa and across Corn Belt, farmers give up on price improvement, sell off 2023 grain
In Iowa and across Corn Belt, farmers give up on price improvement, sell off 2023 grain Des Moines Register
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Ensure Your Vision of Operation is 20/20 With an Agronomist
Experienced agronomist Erin Hightower explains how a recent eye doctor visit paralleled pesticide prescription discussions with growers. The post Ensure Your Vision of Operation is 20/20 With an Agronomist appeared first on CropLife.