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Political Promises to Lower the Price of Food
The latest results were released from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy survey on the question of whether consumers and voters believe those in political power can address high food prices. Farm Doc Daily from the University of Illinois says concerns about the cost of food remain a priority for consumers and voters, and the…
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Judge Blocks Rule Allowing Farmworkers to Join Unions
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent agricultural employers from retaliating against migrant workers with H-2A visas for joining labor unions. Employers also couldn’t retaliate for workers organizing against wage theft, trafficking, and other abuses. Courthouse News says the judge sided with states in…
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Be on the Lookout for Field Crop Diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Scouting a field can be very valuable in helping identify a field crop disease problem early and allow for treatment to occur. One disease to be on the lookout for this year is tar spot. The most recent edition of the Pest & Crop Newsletter from Purdue University stated that tar…
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Landus Introduces New Farmer-Focused Health Coverage to Meet the Growing Needs of Farmers
DES MOINES, IA – August 27, 2024 – Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, today announced new farmer-focused health coverage options through Landus Health and Conduit Health. This unprecedented initiative, powered by Momentum Ag, a Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC, will provide comprehensive coverage through a nationwide provider network, ensuring health care is…
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U.S. ethanol industry thriving, RFA says
A biofuels specialist says the ethanol industry is thriving despite the downturn in the ag economy. Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol exports, record ethanol production, record corn grind, and that’s all during a downturn that many would consider in agriculture.” He…
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Will Developing La Nina Make a Difference This Fall?
Fall Weather Outlook for US: Will Developing La Nina Make a Difference? DTN The Progressive Farmer
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MIT Advocates for Cloud-Seeding to Change Weather
Job title of the future: Weather maker MIT Technology Review
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Hot and humid week affecting crops in latest USDA report
Hot and humid week affecting crops in latest USDA report WJBC News
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Cereal production woes in EU as further yield cuts
Cereal production woes in EU as further yield cuts: Grain market daily ahdb.org.uk
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Grain market analyst: reward the rallies
A grain market analyst says farmers may not see improvement to commodity prices anytime soon. Steve Nicholson with Rabobank says what’s going on in the market this year is much different than in recent years. “In the past, we haven’t had the stocks,” he says. “But now we’ve got over 2 billion bushels of corn…
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It’s Not Too Early for 2025 Fertility Planning
Advanced Agrilytics Director of Agronomic Technology Travis Kimmel tells Brownfield what growers should focus on as they begin their fall fertility planning. Kimmel says they offer more than just nutrient recommendations and explain why detailed data is important for growers to utilize throughout the season as well as how it can impact the outcome. Click…
