Boll weevils becoming history

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)--Arkansas cotton farmers are having a difficult season because of the weather. But their struggle would be much more trying if boll weevils were still attacking their crops. Agriculture officials say that for the first time in a century, no boll weevils have been found in Arkansas cotton fields. [Read More]

Water processing plant for Spring River planned

RIVERTON, Kan. (AP)--Federal stimulus money is fueling plans for a plant to process water from Spring River for public use. The Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 19 was awarded an $8.9 million grant and a $3.3 million loan in federal stimulus funding last month. [Read More]

Wheat plot planted

By David G. Hallauer Meadowlark District Extension agent, crops and soils/horticulture Kansas [Read More]

Commercial pesticide applicator short course Dec. 15 to 18 at UW

Wyoming An initial commercial pesticide applicator short course is Dec. 15, through Dec. 18, in room 1030 in the College of Agriculture at the University of Wyoming. "Many people who would like to apply pesticides do not have an opportunity to obtain basic training in the safe and proper use of pesticides prior to taking an exam for certification," said Mark Ferrell, state pesticide coordinator in the College of Agriculture's ... [Read More]

The wheat conundrum

Kansas For the past few years, acres planted to wheat throughout the U.S. have fallen, acres sown to corn and soybeans are on the increase. Wheat is falling out of favor with many farmers, causing a conundrum among those involved in the industry. [Read More]

How wheat works

Kansas If you've ever wondered how wheat gets from those Kansas farm fields to your dining room, a new, online program is for you. The Wheat Foods Council has launched, "How Wheat Works," a multimedia program that aims to educate users about the wheat growing process and wheat products' nutritional value. [Read More]

Petition filed in court's clean water ruling

­­The National Cotton Council of America and other agricultural groups filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA that imposes unnecessary and hampering regulations upon producers and health officials. "The Sixth Circuit reversed over 30 years of precedent by using an unorthodox rationale that substituted its reasoning for the EPA's informed decision-making," NCC Chairman ... [Read More]

Nebraska Corn Board to meet Nov. 18

Nebraska The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting Nov. 18 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Neb. The Board will address regular board business and consider funding requests. [Read More]

Grant to help Amish, Mennonites reduce pesticides

ST. LOUIS (AP)--The University of Missouri Extension has received federal funding to help Amish and Mennonite produce growers reduce the use of high-risk pesticides. The Environmental Protection Agency's regional office in Kansas City, Kan., says the $51,158 grant will help build on Missouri Extension's earlier work with Amish and Mennonite growers. Last year, more than 200 growers in central and northern Missouri took part in workshops on ... [Read More]

Montanans hope BNSF deal will cut shipping costs

HELENA, Mont. (AP)--Montana political and agricultural leaders hope Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s planned purchase of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad will lead to lower shipping costs in Montana, but they doubt much will change. Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a farmer and rancher, said Nov. 3 he had spoken to both Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and Matthew Rose, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.'s chairman, president and CEO. "I... [Read More]

USDA sets referendum for amendments to research and promotion order

Pilot program becoming a reality

Growing fruit for market workshops set for November

Pest alerts tip off producers to damaging insects

Golden Plains Area Agronomist named

Cotton harvest underway

Nov. 15 deadline approaches for compensation claims along rail line from Coats to Protection, Hansto

Red-banded stink bugs could threaten 2010 soybean crop in Missouri

Mark Hodges honored as OSU Distinguished Ag Alumnus

Free Watershed Steward training offered Nov. 10 in Seguin

Commodity commission candidates face Nov. 30 filing deadline

Arkansas harvest 2009: Pockets of optimism between rain storms

Arkansas County added to federal fire ant quarantine

U.S. cotton almost clear of voracious boll weevil

Nebraska farmers should watch for ear rots, grain molds

In Arkansas, harvest is 24/7 affair

WQC: Measuring the industry impact of hard wheat varieties

FHSU student's artwork in special exhibit illustrates, educates on watershed pollution

Hurried harvest calls for increased electrical safety

Weed control in wet fields can wait until spring, says Extension scientist

Rain makes big crop difficult to harvest

Growing Corn and Soybeans to Fuel Nebraska workshop offered at five locations

From robotics to climate change, annual meeting tackles new angles on weed control

E-conference Dec. 1 to promote ag's role in energy production

Pesticide applicator training set Dec. 1 and Dec. 3 at Overton

ASA provides WTO priorities to Ambassador Kirk

54th annual MGGA Convention and Trade Show begins Dec. 1

Farmers should test corn for high mold levels

Will soybeans turn yellow?

MU opens experimental winery

November crop report is bearish for soybeans, wheat