…were being grown in rotation. “With corn it was kind of a mix,” Vinchesi-Vahl noted. “So, we would recommend that over sunflower, if you do have southern blight in your…
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…billion,” said Preston, who also mentioned that the report shows “corn up 5.2 percent, cotton up 6.5 percent, fruit and nuts up 8.2 percent, and wheat up 5.4 percent.” Cash…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…corn, wheat, rice, and barely crops; $228,156 to explore potential real-time DNA sequencing for quick, accurate identification of exotic mites collected from cargo shipments and personal baggage entering the U.S….
BASF Sells Two Properties to Competitors
…global markets, with expectations of being launched this year in the U.S., pending EPA registration. In addition to nematode protection, in corn, cotton and soybeans, the seed treatment contains a…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…with nearly $8 billion in estimated payments. Producers of corn, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, sorghum, soybeans, fresh sweet cherries and wheat should apply at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office….
Gardeners Preserving with a Pressure Canner
…that a pressure canner is an absolute necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned canner or just starting out, pressure canning makes it safe for you to can everything from corn to…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…to remain stable during the year ahead, with corn acreage increasing an expected 2 million acres to total 91 million acres and soybeans declining 2.2 million acres to 87 million…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…the Chinese government purchased domestic corn, cotton, and soybeans at levels that exceeded those permitted under WTO rules. According to Politico, the confidential ruling was already shown to the interested…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…“winding down” operations and not planting for 2019. The company produces a multitude of crops including peppers, corn, and pumpkins. General Manager Pete Aiello is a friend of AgNet West, and last…
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
…up canned corn, be sure to plant that. Make a list of what foods your family likes best. If this is your first time growing a garden for canning, start…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…biggest concern is that many countries grow soy and corn, and now there’s room in China’s markets for these commodities. “We could lose the market even if the tariffs eventually…
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
…significant purchase of American soybeans and agreed to not impose tariffs on cars or corn. This news of rice imports adds more relief as the counties attempt to mitigate the…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
Several agriculture groups are pleased with the 2018 Farm Bill. Groups such as the National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke out and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…ensure this assistance reaches those affected, FSA is facilitating the Market Facilitation Program to provide payments to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, and wheat producers; AMS is managing a…