The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-06
Claim: Grazed grasslands trump cover crops on long-term carbon sequestration
Studies are starting to show that grazed perennial pastures may be the best strategy for locking carbon in the soil long-term, according to experts on a recent Environmental Working Group webinar. Read more
2022-06-06
Bipartisan Senate bills seek to diminish corporate squeeze on meat pricing
Two bills would give the federal government more investigative tools and transparency in pricing. Read more
2022-06-06
Evening Edition | June 6, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, the highest-ever ethanol mandate, and Ukraine grain exports. Read more
2022-06-06
USDA Crop Progress Report | June 6, 2022
As of Sunday, the report pegged corn planted at 94%, compared with 92% for the previous five-year average; 78% has emerged compared with 81% for the previous five-year average. Read more
2022-06-06
EXCLUSIVE Biden Administration Likely to Retroactively Raise Ethanol Blending Volumes for 2021, Sources Say
The Biden administration is likely to raise ethanol blending mandates for 2021 above the figure it proposed in December to align with actual U.S. consumption levels, according to two sources briefed... Read more
2022-06-06
Armyworms Inactive So Far Despite Rain, Cool Front
Texas forage producers are facing high fertilizer prices, but
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts do not expect they will face an early outbreak of fall armyworms. Read more
2022-06-06
Irrigation to Help Get the Crop Started
Aggressive cover crop growth and sometimes the lack of timely spring rain may leave fields lacking moisture for optimum planting or seedling germination. Achieving the maximum uniform germination and... Read more
2022-06-06
Emergency Relief Program and Natural Disaster Resources
The Federal crop insurance program is designed to provide a robust and reliable farm safety net, regardless of the size and scope of natural disasters. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) works... Read more
2022-06-06
AFBF Welcomes EPA Announcement on Renewable Volume Obligations
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard. Read more
2022-06-06
Producers have Until June 30 to Sign Up to Receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture producers who did not receive the 2017 Census of Agriculture and do not receive other USDA surveys or censuses have until June 30 to sign up to receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture at... Read more
2022-06-06
USDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces significant investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban county... Read more
2022-06-06
Pre-Sidedress Nitrogen Test to Adjust N Rates
High prices for nitrogen fertilizer has every farmer looking closer at their N program. If your farm works with manure, the Pre-Sidedress Nitrogen Test (PSNT) information can help remove some... Read more