ISSUE DATE: 02/16/2009
Thanks to the vast expanse of the Ogallala Aquifer, irrigated corn production in the Texas Panhandle is possible. But farmers are hopeful that future releases of new biotech corn varieties with drought tolerance may help improve their bottom lines, as well as conserve precious water resources.
Wesley Spurlock, of Stratford, Texas, is a grower who spends his winters carefully weighing his varietal options against his input costs before any final planting decisions. Spurlock and his family--wife Susie, son Walter and daughter Jennie--farm 9,000 acres of center pivot-irrigated land in Sherman County. They rotate corn with cotton, winter wheat, triticale seed and seed sorghum. [Read More]
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2007 Census of Agriculture finds more farms 2007 Census of Agriculture results available 2007 Census shows growing trends in U.S. agriculture 9th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference set for Feb. 13 in Sidney AFBF: Ag, forestry leaders in reducing greenhouse gases AFBF: Biotech industry tags 'GE-free' labels as misleading AFBF: Farmers need policies that promote economic growth AFBF: U.S. must 'wake up' to fiscal realities AFBF-backed alliance charts impressive ag gains 'Aggieland Saturday' to feature College of Agriculture and Life AgrAbility helps keep farmers, ranchers with disabilities on the farm Agriculture Food Chain Security Workshop Series starting Feb. 2 Another important date Bennet discusses Colorado ag issues with Secretary Vilsack Bill Bradley speaks at AFBF's 90th annual meeting Bison staying in Yellowstone this winter Boehlje to present College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Lecture Feb. 19 Boswell, Terry introduce Renewable Fuel Pipeline Act Carbon planning commission approves wind farm Careful land management protects Mississippi watersheds China ups rice purchase price; aid to farm incomes Coalition asks Congress to make clean, renewable energy part of recovery plan Conservationists, state team up to protect prairie Cowboy churches rope in new Christians Ethanol production will have to increase to meet government mandates Farm Bureau week Feb. 16 to 20 Grant awarded to rural partners in education Heavy snow cover tough on ranchers Hitting the ground running Horse therapy helps youth deal with life issues House passes amendment to require U.S. TSA to buy uniforms, textile products made with 100% U.S. con ISU economist appointed to biomass research committee It's not just about the past Johannes honored by NBB Lucas announces final Republican member to join Ag Committee NCBA supports second-generation biofuels in stimulus package Nebraska 2007 Census of Agriculture shows farm numbers down New program seeks to match farmers, land Oklahoma AG 'not optimistic' about settlement Part-time farms booming in El Paso County Quilts turn barns into works of art Rabobank releases annual North American Food and Agribusiness Outlook Ranking Republican Lucas announces members of committee Retail food prices drop slightly in last quarter of 2008 Saco ranch family pleads guilty to illegal hunting Sec. Schafer: U.S. agriculture can be force for peace Sen. Chambliss: Gov. Vilsack should be the next secretary of ag SouthWestern Association invests in future through recruitment tools The '09 crystal ball Up, down commodity prices leave farmers uneasy Upcoming KSU ag events USDA extends comment period for regulation on payment limitation and payment eligibility USDA Rural Development invites applications for rural economic development funding Web comments Weld County No. 8 in nation in agriculture output Women in Ag Conference will be Feb. 26 and 27 in Kearney CROPS
2009 3i Show May 6 to 8 in Garden City 21st anniversary High Plains No-Till Conference Feb. 3 and 4 in Greeley ACGA policy mirrors Obama on renewable energy ACGA: Corn Growers, Farm Aid to sponsor renewable energy workshops AFBF: Lohr tells farmers to create their future Ahring honored with Premier Seed Growers Award ARS research explains link between stink bug, cotton disease Biofuel producers hope to rebound after tough year Can I make money with corn? Companies reach milestone in CLEARFIELD System Corn grower stretches input costs Corn harvest almost finished Cornhusker Economics Conference at Scottsbluff on Feb. 20 Cotton acreage could continue to spiral downward in 2009 Crop insurance coverage for land emerging from CRP important Extension economist to evaluate alternative conservation strategies Extension workshops help producers determine profitability Farmers to see return on investment with 2007 Census of Agriculture Fertility management school March 5 Future of $20 billion in ag food production focus of pollinator Interest in Texas wheat improves as quality goes up Kansas agritourism operators invited to complete online survey Kansas Wheat Associates: Obama administration sends trade signa March, April Farm Transitions workshops set for Alva NAP application closing date for certain crops NCGA announces Corn Yield Contest winners New Cotton Community provides site for farmers to connect, share information NMSU's Vine and Wine Conference set for Albuquerque No-Till Notes- Producing no-till corn Roller coaster prices leave many farmer uneasy Scientist reviews value of soil profile nitrogen testing Shift in weed spectrum triggers change Silent thief steals cotton patch profits This is a test Trade Show and Learning Center sessions highlight Commodity Classic agenda Use resistant varieties to combat soybean diseases, save money in '09 Wheat seed to take center stage at meeting Feb. 24 Wintersteen named to Farm Foundation's Board of Trustees LIVESTOCK
2009 National Beef Cook-Off Calls for "Sonoma-Style" recipe entries AFBF: Rural residents work to strengthen their communities Ag group urges yes on lamb checkoff vote American Shorthorn Association announces internship ASI celebrates 20 years of service Bronze and Silver Pins presented to David Lundgren, Jr Buxkemper receives World Simmental Federation honors Canadian bull tops Breeder's Choice Bull Futurity CCA to host Capitol Conversations, a bi-weekly conference call China became largest pork importer in history in 2008 Coleman Limousin Ranch wins Commercial Marketing Booster award Dogs kill alpacas at Placitas farm Grand Junction farm couple named 2008 Master Pork Producers Herefords top all breed commercial bull sale Howard's Dakota Beef admits hiring illegal workers ILC examines new marketing trends Janesville producer takes reins as Iowa Pork Producers Associat KCA members skeptical of safety of National Bio-Lab LMA's actions help 7 member markets recover $1.43 million for unpaid livestock sold to Iowa's Agri Lt. Governor announces Deuel County now certified as livestock friendly Managing Cows in Tough Times workshop Feb. 24 Montana breeder elected board chairman National Western attendance down 4.5 percent Now accepting applications for 2009 W.D. Farr Scholarship NWSS includes 30 Limousin, Lim-Flex pens, carloads Page County pork producers receive 2008 Master Pork Producer Award Perez honored as Hereford Herdsman of the Year South Dakota enterprise named Limousin Commercial Producer of the Year Texas breeder re-electetd to National Simmenal Board Texas Farm, Ranch, Wildlife Expo set for Feb. 24 and 25 in Abilene Top weight gains announced in 57th Annual Bull Test Tyson adapts to economy, sees progress in poultry UW sponsors brucellosis management tools meeting in Pinedale UW, USDA research should enable sheep producers to easily improve genetics Vet urges ranchers to adopt brucellosis plan Worker health an important concern on hog farms EDITOR
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Controlling difficult pasture weeds, brush focus of meeting Feb. 19 in Hays Hay trading slow Prescribed burn schools scheduled State hay directory connects buyers with sellers FAMILY
4-H leader selected for volunteer award 4-H volunteers converge in Cheyenne for statewide training Annual Ford County Conservation District meeting held Feb. 7 Chicken in the pot is always in good taste Dalton whiz kid nurtures his gift in 4-H East Texas Spring Landscape and Gardening Conference set Feb. 14 Help your body cart away colds Interior mimics exterior of Pilot Lettuce begin Meditation for 2-16-09 Money saving tips from the mailbox Mystery and romance New Texas AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist named for Tom Green County OSU Extension offers free "lawn maintenance" seminar Tree Care Workshops focus on essentials for the green industry Tree seedlings provide protection as well as beauty Upcoming K-State horticultural events Upcoming KSU horticultural events Young Farmers and Ranchers take top honors
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