USDA lowers rice yields, but finds more acreage 

Feb 5, 2009,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

USDA lowered average U.S. rice yield significantly in its Jan. Crop Production report, but found a little over 50,000 additional acres, resulting in a slight increase in production from the previous estimate....

Will wheat prices return to $3.40? 

Feb 2, 2009,

By Kim Anderson
Oklahoma State University

With significantly higher U.S. wheat stocks, wheat prices are averaging about $3.30 higher than during the 2003 through 2005 wheat marketing years. ...

Drought extends its reach to east and southeast regions 

Jan 29, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Texas AgriLife Extension Service agents in eastern and southeastern Texas reported worsening drought conditions. ...

Texas Soybean Production Conference set for Victoria 

Jan 27, 2009

The Texas Soybean Association will hold its 42nd Annual Business session at the Victoria Community Center (2905 E North St, Victoria TX) on Thursday, February 5, 2009 in conjunction with the 2009 Soybean Production Conference sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension. ...

Burn bans increase; stock tanks drying out 

Jan 22, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

As drought prevailed, pasture and stock tanks dried out and burn bans were put in place in many counties, reported Texas AgriLife Extension Service agents. ...

Wheat price outlook: Just the facts please 

Jan 20, 2009,

By Kim Anderson
Oklahoma State University

At this writing, the central Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle cash wheat price is about $5.35. ...

Drought deepens for much of state 

Jan 15, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Only eastern and southeastern parts of the state continued to hold get-out-of-drought-free cards, reported Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel....

Gloomier forecast for commodity prices in 2009 

Jan 13, 2009

U.S. farmers and their commodity organizations won’t have to spend as much time defending farm programs from claims they’re no longer needed because of high grain prices this year....

Cotton & Rice Conference Jan. 26-27 

Jan 12, 2009

The 12th annual National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference is slated for Jan. 26-27 in Marksville, La....

Dry, droughty conditions persist for most of state 

Jan 8, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Most of the state's agricultural producers continued to suffer dry if not drought conditions....

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