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Crops NewsHigh 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 ... [Read More] 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-... [Read More] State Geographic Information Coordinator namedThe state Legislature created the Office of Geographic Information within the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in 2004 and gave OCC's executive director authority, in consultation with the State Geographic Information Council, to appoint a state geographic information coordinator to manage the office. Additionally, the office is to provide geographic information services to agencies and to develop and maintain geographic information standards to be approved by the council as well as address ... [Read More] Iowa Corn to continue sponsorship of Iowa Corn Indy 250The 2012 Iowa Corn Indy 250 will be one of the most anticipated races on this year's INDYCAR schedule. "Iowa Corn looks forward to our sixth year as the title sponsor of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 powered by ethanol. E85 can be found at more than 160 stations throughout Iowa and can be used in 1 in 10 Iowa vehicles designated as Flexible Fuel vehicles. [Read More] 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, ... [Read More]
State Geographic Information Coordinator named
The state Legislature created the Office of Geographic Information within the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in 2004 and gave OCC's executive director authority, in consultation with the State Geographic Information Council, to appoint a state geographic information coordinator to manage the office. Additionally, the office is to provide geographic information services to agencies and to develop and maintain geographic information standards to be approved by the council as well as address ...[Read More] Field Crop Insects publication added to crop reference series Iowa 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 ...[Read More] Forest Stewardship Conference is March 10 Additional conference information is available online at www.extension.iastate.edu/forestry, including the conference brochure and registration materials. The conference is presented in partnership with the cooperative extension ervices at Iowa State University and University of Illinois; the departments of natural resources from Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin; the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Iowa State University; and the Department of Natural Resources and ...[Read More] Webinar will cover 2012 crop insurance, marketing As farmers' costs of production increase, risk management tools, including crop insurance and marketing decisions, are vital to the success of their operations. The free, live webinar features Ed Kordick, IFBF commodity services manager, and William Edwards, Iowa State University professor of economics. "The webinar will address the changes for 2012 in crop insurance, which is a main component in crop risk management. [Read More] NAWG names Baucus Wheat Leader of the Year Jonathan Coppess, Senate Agriculture Committee Majority Staff; Ryan Flickner, Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS; Krysta Harden, USDA's Office of the Secretary; Tina May, Senate Agriculture Committee Majority Staff; Jim Miller, Sen. Kent Conrad, D-ND; Bill Murphy, USDA-Risk Management Agency; Clark Ogilvie, House Agriculture Committee Minority Staff; Joe Schultz, Senate Agriculture Committee Majority Staff; Mike Seyfert, Senate Agriculture Committee Minority Staff; Anne Simmons, House Agriculture ...[Read More] 
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