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Wheat producers should watch fields closely for insects

May 9, 2008 9:52 AM

Insect pressure on wheat has been relatively light so far in Kansas this year, a Kansas State University entomologist said, but there are three pests to watch for in wheat during May....

USA Rice Federation sponsors $10,000 in scholarship prizes

May 7, 2008 10:04 AM

The USA Rice Federation is sponsoring its annual National Rice Month (NRM) scholarship contest this September for high school juniors and seniors whose families are directly involved in the rice industry in the six major rice-growing states of Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. ...

U.S. rice sector has promising outlook

May 6, 2008 9:48 AM

Two years after questions arose regarding the viability of the U.S. rice industry, the sector has emerged stronger and has a very promising outlook with total U.S. rice exports forecast to increase around 20 percent, according to a new Rabobank report, “U.S. Rice.”...

June 2008 wheat prices above $8

Apr 30, 2008 9:48 AM, By Kim Anderson
Oklahoma State University

Since last November, corn, soybean, and spring wheat markets have been bidding for land, labor, capital, and management. ...

Wheat production, profitability will highlight Wheat Field Day on May 15

Apr 29, 2008 10:01 AM, By Kay Ledbetter
Texas A&M University

Wheat producers from throughout Texas and Oklahoma will have a chance to hear other producers talk about their fertilization successes at the Wheat Field Day on May 15 at the AgriPro Wheat Breeding Facility in Lockett, just south of Vernon....

Rice fluff: economist says supplies aplenty for U.S. consumers

Apr 25, 2008 10:08 AM, By Kathleen Phillips
Texas A&M University

Reports about shortages of rice in the United States probably apply only to several imported varieties, and definitely not to the domestic supply of the popular grain. ...

Tips for planting corn focus on seed placement

Apr 24, 2008 10:22 AM, By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

When a researcher from a state that annually plants 13 million acres of corn speaks, farmers generally listen. ...

News from the Farm Bill

House, ag leaders seek farm bill veto override votes

May 9, 2008 9:39 AM, By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Farm bill negotiators and major farm organizations have begun an intense effort to muster the 290 House votes needed to override a promised veto of the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act conference report....

Conferees to announce farm bill agreement

May 8, 2008 10:51 AM, By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Congressional negotiators have reached final agreement on a 2008 farm bill conference report, setting up a possible showdown with the White House over the five-year legislative package....

Committee approves 'final' farm bill provisions

May 2, 2008 11:14 AM, By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Is the long, national ordeal over the 2007; oops, now the 2008 farm bill nearing an end?...

Republicans ask for farm bill meeting with president

May 1, 2008 9:49 AM, By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Republican senators reportedly are asking for a meeting with President Bush to discuss his latest criticism of the ongoing efforts to reach a compromise agreement on the 2008 farm bill....

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