U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers. “Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said …
Category: Ag News
Nov 15
New Lead Economist Krista Swanson Joins the NCGA Team
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is pleased to announce Krista Swanson joined the organization as Lead Economist. Swanson will serve as the economic analyst resource for NCGA and its state affiliates. She will be responsible for developing analysis and research needs on a wide variety of economic and political issues which impact corn farmers. Swanson …
Nov 15
Beach getaway, truck lease sweepstakes return as BASF opens enrollment for exclusive cotton grower clubs
BASF is pleased to announce that for the first time since 2019, both the FiberMax® One Ton Club™ and Stoneville® Legacy Club™ will celebrate the hard work and hard-earned yields of FiberMax and Stoneville cotton growers in person. Club enrollment is now open and could land growers impressive rewards, like a lease on a Ford® Super Duty® F-350 Lariat® truck or a trip to the …
Nov 15
NCBA’s Colin Woodall says U.S. Food Production is National Security
Last week, President Biden signed a National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture. Ahead of the signing of this memorandum, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO, Colin Woodall, participated in a White House pre-briefing with senior federal law enforcement and homeland security officials. In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm …
Nov 15
Dairy Defined Podcast: Congressional Balance Affects Dairy Policy but Doesn’t Shift Priorities
Control of the House of Representatives remains in doubt nearly one week after last Tuesday’s elections. But regardless of who is in charge in 2023, dairy’s priorities will move forward, says Paul Bleiberg, NMPF’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations, in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. “The basic policy priorities remain the same,” said …
Nov 15
SCN Management Key to Breaking Yield Plateaus on Ory Farm
“Talking Todes Together with BASF” video series highlights how farmers can actively manage SCN. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a stealthy thief, robbing yields from seemingly healthy fields. “Our yields seemed to stagnate in that 55 to 60 bushel an acre range. Explosive yields for some fields showed we had good genetics, but we didn’t …
Nov 15
Beef Quality Assurance Doesn’t End at the Farm Gate
Cow-calf producers, stockers and feedyards implement Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices on their operations to produce the highest quality cattle and provide consumers with the best possible eating experience. However, BQA doesn’t end at the farm gate, and those transporting cattle are encouraged to become BQA Transportation (BQAT) certified. “Hauling can be one of the …
Nov 15
More than 300 Agriculture, Environment, Academic, & Other Industry Groups Call for Congress to Reaffirm Federal Pesticide Preemption
In a letter to congressional leadership, more than 300 agriculture, environment, academic, infrastructure, and other stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to reaffirm federal pesticide preemption on labeling and packaging. Failing to do so, the groups warn, could hold disastrous consequences for our food security, the environment, public health, vital infrastructure, and other uses where …
Nov 15
Corn Harvested for Silage Due to Drought Poses Nutrient Planning Challenges for 2023
Crop nutrition experts offer insights for soil testing and 2023 planning Corn growers who harvested their crop for silage rather than grain in 2022 have unique challenges to consider as they develop nutrient plans for 2023 and subsequent crops. Harvesting corn as silage removes the entire plant from the field and with it the crop …
Nov 15
More Economic Trouble Ahead: By Congressman Tom Cole
Due to the runaway inflation caused by the irresponsible spending policies of Democrats, Americans are struggling more financially than they have in 40 years. Despite the ongoing economic hardships, Democrats in Congress and the White House continue to claim the state of our nation’s economy is perfectly fine. Even though the most recent quarterly Gross …
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