…primarily from U.S. grown corn and cuts climate emissions by 46 percent compared to fuel from oil. It’s also less expensive than gasoline. Skor says just the last few months,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-18-22
…employer education webinar, and a corn silage alternative when water is limited. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…She has worked for several members of Congress in both the Senate and House of Representatives. USA Rice, the International Dairy Foods Association, and National Corn Growers Association, were also…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…that avocado should not replace healthy plant oils like olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil, and others. Removing those oils and replacing them with avocado is linked to a 45%…
Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire Receive Payments
…five months of feed assistance in times of drought, which is triggered by the drought monitor and indexed to previous years’ corn prices. Because of the ongoing supply chain challenges,…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
…corn, soybeans, and wheat. American exports of fresh fruit reached $748 million, while fresh vegetable exports to Mexico reached $234 million. The report also points out record growth in the…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. A major commodity rally in corn and soybeans, sanctions…
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
…smother weeds with plastic. Then, apply corn gluten or corn fertilizer meal to suppress seed germination. Next, remove taprooted plants by digging them up. And, pull any surface weeds. If…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…
Wireworms: A Destructive, Slimy Critter with a Very Bad Reputation
…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…