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Concerns about pesticide regulation in 2025
The president and CEO of CropLife America is concerned about the effects of EPA’s pesticide regulation in 2025. Alexandra Dunn says the Endangered Species Act will have an impact on the next growing season. “As new active ingredients are registered, those labels will have requirements on them,” she says. “Now, how many new active ingredients are…
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National Corn Growers Association seeking disaster package in lame duck
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers need help in the lame duck session. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Prices are still low on corn and other products. Costs are up.” He says, “Inflation’s been up. The interest rates have been up. So, we want to get an…
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U.S. Corn Export Sales Land on Low End of Forecasts
U.S. Corn Export Sales Land on Low End of Forecasts MarketWatch
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Grains and Cattle Try to Recover After Thursday’s Collapse
Grains and Cattle Try to Recover After Thursday’s Collapse Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Ag lenders share concerns in declining farm economy
Ag lenders share concerns in declining farm economy Farm Progress
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Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement
The choice of Tom Homan comes after Trump conducted workplace raids during his first term, including at seven Mississippi poultry plants.
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Ag economist says farm bill needs to be prioritized in lame duck
An ag economist says it is crucial Congress passes a farm bill before the end of the year. “The math changes when we get to a new Congress,” says John Newton with Terrain Ag. Newton tells Brownfield he’s optimistic a farm bill can and should be prioritized in the lame duck session. “All four corners…
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Poverty rate for rural children under 5 years old is highest of any group, USDA study says
Poverty rate for rural children under 5 years old is highest of any group, USDA study says RFD-TV
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US Cash Grains-Soy basis mixed, corn mostly up as futures recover
US Cash Grains-Soy basis mixed, corn mostly up as futures recover XM
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Crop Development in South America Slower Than Normal
Crop Development in South America Slower Than Normal DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Invasive species discovered in Georgia poses ‘serious risk’ to state’s agriculture, GDA warns
Invasive species discovered in Georgia poses ‘serious risk’ to state’s agriculture, GDA warns Atlanta News First
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Soybeans rise on China’s export incentives change, short covering
Soybeans rise on China’s export incentives change, short covering XM
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Wheat Futures Edge Up As Dollar Takes A Breather
Wheat Futures Edge Up As Dollar Takes A Breather Finimize
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US: Outlook Of Agro-Chemicals Threatened By Generic Pesticides
US: Outlook Of Agro-Chemicals Threatened By Generic Pesticides BusinessToday
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Regulations Proposed to Further Restrict Use of the Pesticide 1,3-D
SACRAMENTO — The California Department Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed new regulations, developed jointly and mutually with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), to protect occupational bystanders in the general vicinity of a treated field to reduce the risk of 1,3-D exposure. 1,3-D is widely used in agriculture as a pre-plant field fumigant.…
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Ranch Group Endorses Bill Protecting Landowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s largest organization exclusively representing independent cattle and sheep producers, R-CALF USA, has endorsed the Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies (PASTURES) Act (H.R.10042). The bill, introduced on Oct. 25, 2024, by U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), will limit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of the…
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Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports AgNet West
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Lots of Economic Uncertainty in U.S. Ag Looking to 2025
2024 has been challenging for farmers and the agricultural sector. David Widmar, economist and managing partner with Agricultural Economic Insights, says 2024 has been full of twists and turns. “It has been interesting, lots of unexpected turns and uncertainty, and it’s going to set us up for even more uncertainty and surprises into 2025,” says…
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Largely mild November weather across the Heartland; some moisture on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, rain is falling early Thursday east of the Mississippi River, where most summer crops have already been harvested. Meanwhile, mild, dry weather covers the western Corn Belt, following recent rainfall. By November 10, Midwestern winter wheat planting ranged from 86% complete in Missouri to 100% in Michigan. On the Plains, mild,…
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Insights on Agricultural Commodities and Drought Conditions
SPOKANE, Washington — AgWest Farm Credit released its Monthly Market Update, covering the state of major agricultural commodities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The update features unique insights into economic drivers impacting agriculture and forestry in the West. This month’s report also features relevant insights regarding water levels and drought conditions.…
