There is a record corn and soybean crop out there, but right now it's still in the field. Excessive moisture in corn and soybean producing states has farmers way behind schedule on harvest.
Major corn and soybean producing states are behind the five-year average and farmers are beginning to be concerned about high moisture levels, mold issues and shatter problems.
"The wet weather kept farmers out of the fields again much of last week and as a result just a little progress was made on harvest. This is now the slowest harvest since the 1960s," Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said.
"It is unusual for both corn and bean harvest to be delayed so significantly. However, with dryer weather forecast for this week, hopefully, farmers will be able to get into the fields and significant progress will be made." [Read More]
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP)--A California university has replaced a scheduled lecture by food writer Michael Pollan with a panel discussion after a beef company threatened to pull its donation to the school. Michael Pollan, a sustainable food advocate, was scheduled to speak at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Oct. 22. Harris Ranch Beef Co., Chairman David Wood wrote a letter to the university last month, ...
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Kansas Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, professor of agricultural economics and policy at Kansas State University, has been confirmed to speak Nov. 19 at the Winfield High School. Flinchbaugh's topic will be "Ag and Economic Policy under the Obama Administration."
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While Congress and the Obama administration consider climate change legislation, a group of researchers labor quietly at field test plots and on computers across the country in work that may offer answers for those decision makers in Washington and assist producers in making smart decisions to mitigate climate change on their own operations. One such effort is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Agricultural Carbon Enhancement ...
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Missouri A three-year, $730,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will enable the University of Missouri, Lincoln University and the Jefferson Agricultural Institute to expand a training program for beginning farmers. Offered in various parts of the state in 2008-2009, MU Extension's Grow Your Farm program was a series of eight weekly seminars and three farm tours designed for new and beginning farmers as well as established farmers interested in ...
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Nebraska It's the worst financial situation of a lifetime for many Nebraska livestock producers, which can mean high stress and uncertainty, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln farm transition specialist says. Although not all livestock producers are in serious trouble, many are asking, "What should I do?"
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Current status of southeast Kansas aquifers topic of Nov. 9 informational meeting Kansas Results of several years' study of the Ozark and Springfield Plateau aquifers will be discussed at an informational meeting on Nov. 9, in Columbus.
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Texas This year's fall weather--rain and cloudy following a drought--and its effect on forages can be a recipe for nitrate poisoning of livestock, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert. And under these conditions, cattle don't have to consume improved forages to be at risk, as many weeds also can build up high levels of nitrate, said Dr. Vanessa Corriher, AgriLife Extension forage specialist.
The American Soybean Association Nov. 4 issued a paper outlining its concerns and issues for climate change legislation. ASA believes that climate change legislation passed by the House of Representatives and the current draft Senate climate change bill do not provide sufficient measures to protect American economic competitiveness, and ASA does not support those measures in their current form. ASA is issuing its detailed ...
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples Oct. 30 applauded the news that Texas pork producers will soon regain access to an important international trade market. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced that China intends to re-open its market to U.S. pork and live swine. "I am relieved to see sound science has finally prevailed over political ...
Agricultural Research Service scientists are testing the soybean model GLYCIM to improve its performance under a range of conditions around the world. In the process, they've been able to pinpoint the best agronomic practices for maximizing soybean production in Thailand. GLYCIM was designed to simulate the growth of any soybean cultivar on any soil at any location and for any time of year.
WASHINGTON (AP)--Congressional negotiators agreed Oct. 7 to allow the Homeland Security Department to spend federal money planning and designing a foot-and-mouth research lab in Kansas, but they want more study on its safety before allowing money to be used for its construction. A Homeland Security Department spending bill approved by a House and Senate conference committee includes $32 million for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility ...
Colorado Each year, the Colorado State University Small Ruminant Work Team conducts an annual Small Ruminant Program. The program is held in a different area of the state each year to allow greater overall access for sheep and goat producers throughout the state.
Texas The chief of police of Brownsville said he's still amazed and humbled by what happened Oct. 10, the day officially known as One Day 4-H. One Day 4-H was the Texas observance of national 4-H Week.
