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EPA Finalizes Rule to Protect Farmworkers, Families and Communities from Pesticide Exposures
LENEXA, Kan. — On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The AEZ is an area surrounding outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are prohibited while pesticides are applied. This rule finalizes the…
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Wheat breakthrough? HB4 trait to counter drought, severe weather conditions
Wheat breakthrough? HB4 trait to counter drought, severe weather conditions Michigan Farm News
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It’s warmer and drier than usual in the Midwest this fall. Here’s what that means for producers
It’s warmer and drier than usual in the Midwest this fall. Here’s what that means for producers KCUR
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Farm bill delays leave growers in limbo, Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says farm policy is one of his biggest concerns this fall. Duane Aistrope says farmers need a new five-year farm bill. “We just need to get a darn farm bill passed. It sounds like maybe in the lame duck session we’ll get something done, but I’m not crossing my fingers.” He…
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New Report Reveals Ag Isn’t On Track To Meet Rising Demand
New Report Reveals Ag Isn’t On Track To Meet Rising Demand Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Machinery Pete: Hot-Ticket Iron
Machinery Pete: Hot-Ticket Iron Drovers Magazine
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Fla. Farm Bureau Voice for Hurricane Helene Funding
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, devastating Florida’s Big Bend region. Farmers and ranchers in North Florida suffered the most losses. Many families were still rebuilding after Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Debby, both striking within the past 13 months. Significant agricultural damage reported from Hurricane Helene includes poultry, nursery…
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Soybeans see modestly higher close
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, reversing course after a weak open. The trade continues to monitor U.S. harvest activity, expecting good progress in most of the region. Rain is in the forecast for dry parts of South America, but weather models differ on coverage and duration. If soybean planting delays…
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Fed cattle market grinds lower
Fed cattle market grinds lower Grainews
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Fleeing a Hurricane Is Expensive
Fleeing a Hurricane Is Expensive The New Republic
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The Changing Agricultural Landscape in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA — Over the last five years, the decline of the dairy industry in Pennsylvania – as well as the growth of organics in crop, animal, and vegetable growing – has become a not-so-subtle shift in the makeup of agriculture in Pennsylvania and the region. Chris Hoffman, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, will talk about that…
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Former Ag Secretary says port closures shined a light on delicate supply chain
A former U.S. Ag Secretary says last week’s work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports are a reminder of how delicate the supply chain is for the ag industry. Mike Johanns tells Brownfield… “It’s not just the farmer that’s out there on the tractor. It’s the person who’s picking up that product and shipping that product and…
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Kansas farmer not optimistic for winter wheat
A northeast Kansas farmer says he doesn’t have high expectations for winter wheat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… We’re going to plant a little bit. Not as much as normal,” he says. “The price just isn’t that good and we usually do a lot of double cropping but if wheat’s kind of a break even deal…
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Equities gain after Fed minutes, inflation data and earnings in focus
Equities gain after Fed minutes, inflation data and earnings in focus Reuters
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The drought in the West and what’s next for the weather
The drought in the West and what’s next for the weather Deseret News
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From Fields of Wheat to Plates of Pasta
MANDAN, N.D. — The North Dakota Wheat Commission is celebrating National Pasta Month in October as a way to recognize the state’s durum producers, mills and pasta manufacturers and the role they play in putting pasta on the plates of consumers. Each year, a new theme is developed to celebrate the occasion. This year’s theme…
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White House meeting includes update on Mexico GM-corn dispute
Minnesota’s ag commissioner says the Biden administration is expecting a panel decision on Mexico’s decree banning GM-corn imports soon. “They expect a decision is imminent.” Thom Petersen tells Brownfield “I think there will be lots of action on this in the next month and some announcements coming soon with Mexico’s new president in place. I’m…
