…farmers and gardeners, especially those growing corn. Wireworms are the larvae of the click beetle. Wireworms are found everywhere throughout North America; they’re most common in fields and grass pastures….
Soak or Not Soak Seeds Before Planting is the Question
…from a good soaking include: corn, pumpkin, beans, chard, beets, and peas. The seeds you shouldn’t soak include: carrots, lettuce, radish, celery, turnips, and spinach. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This…
Small Amount of Black Beans adds Multiple Health Benefits
Black Bean And Corn Salsa Recipe Get the recipe on A Southern Soul website./Pinterest image How a small amount of black beans can add multiple health benefits. That’s coming up…
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
…corn whiskey. Then squish her up, she’ll release a pheromone that will attract a swarm. Now, if you choose to use a swarm lure or lemongrass oil then just dab…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…the DOJ Antitrust Division, the group notes a suspicious coincidence that fertilizer costs are rapidly climbing as farmer income from commodity crops such as corn and soybeans increase. Family Farm…
Report Shows U.S. Falling Behind in Trade Agreements
A new report shows the United States is falling behind its competitors in reducing global trade barriers. The Corn Refiners Association released the report this week. The report tracked trade…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…hard to keep America fed,” “They’re putting this in place before completing the promised stakeholder engagement.” National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edgington says the administration is taking farmers backward…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…and boosting farm income at the same time.” Commodity groups like the National Corn Growers Association say Mr. Bonnie has an important role with the USDA. NCGA president Chris Edgington…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
The Vietnam government announced that it’s revising its Most Favored Nation Tariff Rates. As of December 30, the import tax on corn from all origins drops from five percent to…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…of State Departments of Agriculture, the Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Farmers Union, and the National Corn Growers Association. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack described the bill as “a tremendous opportunity…
New Promotional Opportunity for Agritourism Venues
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is looking for orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more to showcase on a new app. The American Farm trail app is dedicated…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association, and CropLife America. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor. There are several…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…2022, up from $173.5 billion in fiscal year 2021. Grains and feeds export values are projected up from their five-year average, reflecting higher international demand for corn, wheat, and feeds….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-29-21
…microbes play in corn hybrid vigor. We also go over the positive outlook of the farm credit situation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features…