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Alternative CropsUSDA encourages producers to apply for Grasslands Reserve ProgramFarm Service Agency State Executive Director Francie Tolle and Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Ron Hilliard, encourage producers to apply for the 2012 Grasslands Reserve Program. All GRP applications received at the local Farm Service Agency or Natural Resources Conservation Service office by Feb. 3 will be considered for the $1.25 million allocation received for the 2012 GRP. The Grassland Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the ... High volatility, 'fierce' acreage war ahead for growersDuring AFBF's session on the outlook for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, the Australian-born ag economist said that he anticipates "another fierce acreage-bidding war" this season. However, "acreage is not limited," and tight corn stocks and continued high prices should translate to a significant boost in nationwide corn acreage, likely at the expense of cotton, and possibly soybean, production. "Unless the corn price comes down, which I doubt it will with the tight corn stocks, we're ... Chemigation training set for SW NebraskaChemigation training is a requirement for ag producers to apply chemicals through their irrigation systems, says Robert Tigner, UNL Extension educator. The Nebraska Chemical Act requires anyone that applies chemicals though an irrigation system, whether that is through gaited pipe or center pivot systems, to take the chemigation training and become certified. For more information contact Robert Tigner UNL Extension Educator at 308-882-4731 or Brian Strauch UNL Extension Educator at 308-345-... Cleaning up soils and waterways with prickly pearSoil scientist Gary Bañuelos with USDA's Agricultural Research Service thinks he has found a promising way to rid the soil of selenium: planting prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica). Based on those observations, he then spent three years evaluating five prickly pear varieties from Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for salt and boron tolerance in selenium-laden soils by collecting soils and sediments from the area and growing the varieties in field test plots. But the results, ... Field Crop Insects publication added to crop reference seriesIowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Soybean Association have released a collaborative publication, Field Crop Insects, the latest in a series of practical and valuable reference tools for farmers. "Correct recognition and identification of insect pests is an important first step to making a proper management decision regarding any insects found in soybean and corn," says Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension entomologist and one of the publication's authors. Funding for printing ...
High volatility, 'fierce' acreage war ahead for growers
During AFBF's session on the outlook for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, the Australian-born ag economist said that he anticipates "another fierce acreage-bidding war" this season. However, "acreage is not limited," and tight corn stocks and continued high prices should translate to a significant boost in nationwide corn acreage, likely at the expense of cotton, and possibly soybean, production. "Unless the corn price comes down, which I doubt it will with the tight corn stocks, we're ...[Read More] Cleaning up soils and waterways with prickly pear Soil scientist Gary Bañuelos with USDA's Agricultural Research Service thinks he has found a promising way to rid the soil of selenium: planting prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica). Based on those observations, he then spent three years evaluating five prickly pear varieties from Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for salt and boron tolerance in selenium-laden soils by collecting soils and sediments from the area and growing the varieties in field test plots. But the results, ...[Read More] Independent seed producers hold annual conference The Independent Professional Seed Association saw attendance approach 300 at the Association's 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show, Jan. 17 to 19 in Indianapolis, Ind. Dave was recognized for his service to agriculture and to IPSA, having served on the Association's Business Development and Education Committees, including serving as Committee Chairman. The Independent Professional Seed Association was formed in 1989 by a group of independent seed producers who recognized the need for an ...[Read More] Kansan named to advisory council Joe Jury of Ingalls, Kan., was selected to represent Kansas on the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a board of 26 farmer leaders that determines the rural school district recipients of the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education grants. "America's farmers have told us that nothing is more important than growing the next generation, so the Monsanto Fund created America's Farmers Grow Rural Education as a way to help farmers improve school districts in their rural ...[Read More] Grants available to help develop specialty crops From established crops such as potatoes and sod to crops new to Colorado such as hops and lavender, the diversity of Colorado's specialty crop industry is evident across the state. To help develop and promote the state's specialty crops, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program. Colorado's specialty crops represent approximately 11 percent of Colorado's total agricultural cash receipts. [Read More] 
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