Everett Griner talks about farm labor costing more in today’s Agri View. Farm Labor Cost More Today No matter where the crop is grown, and what the price is that…
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…from CoBank indicates that any significant farm price improvements over last year’s prices will be limited, particularly with record U.S. yields for many of the major crop commodities adding to…
Agri View: Trade War Damage
…these crops. But, what about the people who buy the crops? Finally, how many jobs will be affected? How will it change when it is over? That’s Agri View for…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…crop, but recently wheat from countries in the Black Sea region has proven very competitive. Strong U.S. corn exports in 2016 and 2017 were a result of drought conditions in…
Agri View: Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops
Everett Griner talks about bugs of value to farmers for pollinating crops in today’s Agri View. Value of Bugs Pollinating Crops A lot has been said about the decline of…
Agri View: Pineapple – World Known Crop
Everett Griner talks about a crop that is marked across the world in today’s Agri View. Pineapple – World Known Crop Pineapple. One of the tastiest crops we grow. It…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…back roses, removing any part that looks diseased, and cover roses with a layer of mulch to provide a layer of insulation. Also be sure to clear your garden of…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
…agriculture. Once a crop is harvested getting it to market rapidly is important. Most crops are transported by big trucks. One senator says we need a rebuilding program like we…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…value for agricultural companies globally. BASF is one of the world’s leading chemical companies providing innovative crop inputs, biological solutions and seed solutions and treatments. Blue River Technology, a John…
Farm Bill Expiration Jeopardizes Multiple Programs
…Program known as SNAP and crop insurance coverage. Each of those programs has permanent authorization and are not dependent on a farm bill for approval. There are efforts taking place…
Growing Your Own Edible Bamboo
…of Ours. Growing Your Own Edible Bamboo Bamboo is a fun, beautiful, and easy crop to grow. It’s also one of the most useful plants around, for building and privacy…
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…agriculture upset. If there were no export problems, farmers have enough to worry about. At the start of every crop year, there are things to be dealt with that they…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…property and improving natural resources within our watersheds.” Projects funded under this program are both remedial and new and will take place in smaller watersheds that cover 250,000 acres or…