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Soybean seed might not meet expectations
A soybean researcher says last year’s growing conditions may have left this year’s growers with less-than-ideal seed. Shawn Conley leads the research team for the Wisconsin Soybean Program. He tells Brownfield in 2024, dry weather caused a lot of growers to harvest soybeans with very low moisture levels. “We harvested a lot of beans where…
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Severe and Sudden Losses of Managed Honey Bees Across the Nation
WASHINGTON — As commercial beekeepers in the USA inspect their bees after winter, to transport over 90% of the nation’s managed honey bees to pollinate California almonds, they are discovering alarming colony losses. These losses are severe, broad, and may impact food security through inadequate pollination services. Survey results are still accumulating, but information gathered…
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Ogallala Aquifer levels declining in parts of western Kansas
The Kansas Geological Survey says a rise in irrigation coupled with prolonged drought conditions have led to a substantial decline in Ogallala Aquifer levels in the western part of the state. Water data manager Brownie Wilson says some areas are worse than others. “Probably a little bit more so up in northwest Kansas where it…
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US Farmers Retain Optimistic Outlook for 2025 Despite Ag Trade Uncertainty
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers began 2025 with an optimistic outlook, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 points from the previous month to a reading of 141. This increase was driven by a 9-point growth in the Current Conditions Index and a 3-point rise in the Future Expectations Index. The…
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Avian flu case detected in Nebraska flock
Avian flu case detected in Nebraska flock High Plains Journal
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JBS USA Settles Child Labor Violations
The nation’s largest meatpacking company JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in connection with the company’s use of child labor at meatpacking plants across the country. The DOL said on Monday the funds would be used to “prevent illegal child labor”…
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Former Express Grain CEO Sentenced
The former CEO of Greenwood, Mississippi-based Express Grain has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to immediately pay $69.8 million in restitution after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud while working for the company. John R. Coleman was sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Mississippi…
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Commissioner Sid Miller Urges Caution as More Texans Receive Chinese Mystery Seed Packages
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving across Texas from Chinese vendors. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is working swiftly to safely collect these packages and ensure they are delivered to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
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Costamare cautious on Red Sea reopening as revenues hit US$2Bn
News Content Hub – Costamare cautious on Red Sea reopening as revenues hit US$2Bn Riviera Maritime Media
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U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024 Southeast AgNet
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Sewage Sludge: Follow the Money
WASHINGTON — There are 16,000 waste water treatment plants (WWTP) in the US. Each WWTP produces solid waste at the rate of an estimated 300 pounds per person per year and 35 million tons per year of dried biosolids requiring disposal. Some goes to landfills. Much is ‘land applied’ despite decades of warnings to the…
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Agritourism helps US farmers withstand agricultural downturn
Agritourism helps US farmers withstand agricultural downturn The Pig Site
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USDA halts funding for some farm programs
USDA halts funding for some farm programs The Pig Site
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In uncertain times as far as agriculture goes
In uncertain times as far as agriculture goes Alpena News
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Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Program Continues to Receive Increased Interest
Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Program Continues to Receive Increased Interest Morning Ag Clips –
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Don’t forget year-end grain handling equipment maintenance
Don’t forget year-end grain handling equipment maintenance Grainews
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Farmers Are ‘First Line of Safety’ in Workplace
WASHINGTON — When it comes to running a business in one of the most dangerous industries, preparation can save a life. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries are still the most dangerous in America. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injury reports 23.5 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers…
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Decline in rural population poses risks to agricultural production
Decline in rural population poses risks to agricultural production Hurriyet Daily News
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In Iowa’s farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football’s biggest game
In Iowa’s farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football’s biggest game WFTV Orlando
