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Phil’s forecast and possible ag implications
For those of us in the Midwest and eastern states, Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day forecast comes as no surprise with the famous groundhog calling for six more weeks of winter. That is USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey who says that Phil’s forecast lines up with the National Weather Service’s long-range projections. Midwesterners may be used to the freezing temperatures and snow and ice, but the South is also dealing with extreme winter weather right now and it is making life difficult for...
Farmers for Sustainable Food working for all facets of agriculture
Times are changing and how we are producing our products is changing as well. In fact, agriculture is just an ever-evolving business that is always looking for ways to feed the world better with fewer resources. That is where sustainability comes in. Sustainability...
South American Weather and Crop Update (3-8-22)
It may seem far less consequential than the Russia-Ukraine situation, but it?s still important to keep track of the conditions in South America.There?s been some concern lately that drought conditions in central Brazil might negatively impact their safrinha corn crop....
Meteorologist previews spring weather across farm country
A weather forecaster says many parts of farm country can expect chances of precipitation throughout the rest of the month.DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick says regions of rural America are seeing drought conditions, so rains would be welcome. However, he says it?s...
Growth Energy debunks anti-ethanol study
Growth Energy submitted supplemental comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responding to inaccurate claims from other groups about ethanol.In the supplemental submissions, Growth Energy rebuts claims based on a recently published anti-ethanol study...
Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports
President Biden has announced a ban on Russian oil imports over the invasion of Ukraine.The move from the administration on Tuesday morning comes after pleas by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, asking the United States to cut off Russian oil imports....
ARC/PLC Deadline is one week away
Procrastination is no longer your friend. There is no longer any time to ?do it later.? We are one week away from the deadline to choose your crop insurance program for the 2022 growing season. And for producers who haven?t found the time, time is almost out.Matt...
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National ag day essay contest looking for entries
Ahead of National Ag Day on March 21, 2023, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest. The theme for the year is Growing a Climate for Tomorrow: How American Agriculture Does it Every Day. The essay contest is divided into two categories, either a...
AMVAC?s new BioWake? is a great addition to their crop health line
When it comes to raising a crop, you must have a strong start. More and more, we are seeing products being added in-furrow during planting, which gives our crops not only a strong start but also helps them the whole year through. Getting more of these products on at...
USDA providing $285 million through grants for climate-smart ag in rural America
Last week, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is investing $285 million in critical infrastructure to lower energy costs, expand access to clean energy for people across rural America, and combat climate change. USDA Rural Development State Director...
U.S. soy saw strong numbers in December WASDE
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report from USDA reveals a strong forecast for U.S. soybeans. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board vice president of market intelligence, explained the details.?Now it being December, it?s not a month...
What to expect from the new session of the U.S. Congress in 2023
After the midterm elections in November, Republicans control the House while Democrats have control of the senate. Mary Kay Thatcher, senior manager of federal government and industry relations with Syngenta, says that when Congress resumes in 2023 there could be a...
