…had their first cutting but Imperial County farmers are working on their second cutting. Field corn was planted in the Southland. Wheat irrigation continues and is ahead of schedule due…
USDA Gets Suggestions for Solving Surprising Corn Stocks Reports
What can be done to keep USDA stocks estimates from being such surprises to the grain industry? Gary Crawford Has the report. USDA Gets Suggestions for Solving Surprising Corn Stocks…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…the wells that are going to water the cows and wash the milk barn down,” Barcellos said. While a robust U.S. corn crop has helped to moderate corn-grain prices for…
Monteiro Lakeside Dairy – Innovation in Progress
…produces an average of 35,000 gallons of milk each day. The farm is home to 3,500 cows, along with 1,200 acres of alfalfa, wheat and silage corn. As Mike describes…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON (February 4, 2014) – The National Corn Growers Association thanked members of the Senate for their passage today, with a 68-32 vote, of the 2014 farm bill. The bill…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
New Estimate for China Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new estimate of China’s corn imports this season is a lot different from the old estimate. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Will Nation Have More Acres of Corn or Soybeans in 2014
Analysts are already speculating on whether farmers will plant more acres to soybeans this spring or more acres to corn. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
2013 Corn Crop
As we look back on 2013, it was certainly a banner year for corn production almost everywhere in the world. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Slow GMO Approvals May Be Cause of Chinese Corn Rejections
A USDA official says recent rejections by China of U.S. corn shipments point out a long time problem of slow approvals by China of new genetically altered varieties. Gary Crawford…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…projects to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, and citrus. In addition, FREP is…
Nation’s Corn Harvest Nearly Complete
Neither wind nor rain has stopped the corn harvest from progressing to almost completion. Susan Carter has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…November 8th Crop Production report that was originally scheduled for release in the October report. This includes: • Potential updated planted and harvested acreage for dry edible beans, canola, corn,…
GMO Sweet Corn Better for Environment, Report Says
…new research study shows sweet corn that’s been genetically modified is better for the environment than conventional sweet corn. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…