Crop Progress for June 4

Taylor Hillman General

…and spider mites. Oat hay harvest continued throughout the state. Rice fields are flooded and rice is emerging. Barley and wheat harvest is underway. FRUIT CROPS Grape bunches continued to…

U.S. Wheat Associates Question TPP Package

Dan Grain

A U.S. wheat organization questions the long negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership, first started in 2009 by President Obama. They ask, why are we trying so hard to please…

2014 Winter Wheat Production Forecast

Dan Grain

Wheat The 2014 Winter wheat production forecast is 480 thousand tons, down 41 percent from last year due to fewer acres planted by growers. Harvested acres are estimated at 200…

A Key to Make Wheat Resistant to UG99

Dan Grain

A gene resistant to a fungal disease may provide researchers with a means to protect the world’s wheat crops. Rod Bain has the report. A Key to Make Wheat Resistant…

USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy & Livestock, Field & Row Crops, Forage Crops, General, Grain, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Poultry, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree, nut & vine crops, Vegetables

…Skin and Leather Association $49,548 U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. $1,538,250 U.S. Meat Export Federation $14,073,511 U.S. Wheat Associates $5,973,322 USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council $850,359 USA Poultry and…