…says he’s given Mexico until today, February 14, to explain the science behind the country’s planned ban on GMO corn imports. Market Screener says the response will help the agency…
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
…In a recent study, USDA researchers found the highest rate of total rotational grazing adoption, at 49 percent of operations, in the Northern Plains and Western Corn Belt region. The…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
…that the pact’s full potential remains unrealized. Wyden and Crapo highlighted the current dispute with Mexico over its policy regarding GMO corn imports, as well as Canadian failure to comply…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Chokniti Khongchum from Pixabay The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…corn, for example, you’re looking on average, depending on your basin, at about five acre-feet per acre of consumptive water use from the aquifer. If you wanted to transition to,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
…the omnibus bill, the next steps with US-Mexico GMO corn, and strengthening organic enforcement with a major holistic update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…Crops: $1.50 billion, up 27% Corn for grain: $424 million, up 53% Other top organic commodities with the greatest gains in value of sales from 2019 were soybeans (122%),…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…from new tiling for corn, soy, and other plantings that release carbon from the soil. EPA’s GHG calculator says that’s the climate equivalent of driving 17 million and 57 million…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is keeping up the pressure on Mexican officials to back off plans in 2024 to ban imports of GMO corn. Vilsack planned to hear from Mexican…
Farm Income Rising
…side, corn, beans, and wheat are forecast to account for most of the net increase, but they’re expecting growth in receipts for other commodities as well including fruits, nuts, vegetables…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday. Included in the 2022 Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share numbers are: Turkey: Retail Price – $1.99/pound, Farmer’s Share – $0.06/pound Sweet Corn, 16oz…
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
…corn, and fertilizer, with Russia and Ukraine among the top exporters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Black Sea Grain Deal Extended Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
NCGA Launches Search for Next CEO
The National Corn Growers Association Board of Directors has hired Hedlin Ag Enterprises of Ankeny, Iowa, to assist with the search for a new CEO. Current NCGA CEO Jon Doggett…
Plant Based Products Council Announces First Annual Industry Conference
…supported by appropriate end-of-life infrastructure. Members of the organization include ADM, Cargill, and the National Corn Growers Association. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sabrina Halvorson…