Grower survey confirms need for more innovative weed management systems  

Apr 3, 2009

A report published in Weed Technology indicates that it will be necessary to broaden the scope of weed management systems for glyphosate-resistant (GR) crops....

U.S. ag trade to Cuba continues upswing 

Apr 3, 2009,

By Blair Fannin
Texas A&M University

U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba reached $715 million in 2008 despite turbulent global economic conditions, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension economist....

Soybean checkoff outlines priorities for future 

Apr 3, 2009

Using priority issues established by the entire soy industry and feedback from U.S. soybean farmers, the United Soybean Board (USB) and the soybean checkoff have evaluated the checkoff’s current programs and selected the most critical areas on which to focus in the near future....

USDA rescinds federal lands rule 

Apr 2, 2009,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the rule terminating base acres on federal land has been rescinded. ...

Deadline approaching in $20,000 scholarship competition 

Apr 2, 2009

It’s time to stop procrastinating and get serious about entering the Future of Southern Agriculture Student Essay Contest sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection and Farm Press Publications. ...

A blizzard drops in on the Panhandle, but the drought stays for dinner 

Apr 2, 2009,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Moisture, whether it came as snow, hail or rain, was generally welcomed through large parts of the state, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel....

ACRE signup begins in late April 

Apr 2, 2009

USDA will schedule the signup for the average crop revenue election (ACRE) program in April as part of its plan to complete sign-up for the 2009 farm programs....

U.S. Consumers could see cheaper prices as result of Mexican government tariffs 

Apr 2, 2009,

By Blair Fannin
Texas A&M University

Tariffs imposed by Mexico on grapes, onions, tomatoes and other U.S. agricultural commodities could lead to lower demand and cheaper prices for some U.S. food products, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist....

Peanut research students eligible for $1,000 Carver award 

Apr 2, 2009

The National Peanut Board (NPB) begins taking applications today for the eighth annual Dr. George Washington Carver Award....

Planter adjustment and operation equal in importance to make and model 

Apr 1, 2009,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The adjustment and operation of a no-till drill makes a bigger difference in overall performance than does the design, manufacturer or attachments, says an Oklahoma State University agricultural engineer....

Vilsack extends sign-up deadline 

Apr 1, 2009,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced he is extending the sign-up deadline for the 2009 direct and counter-cyclical payment program from June 1 to Aug. 14 to give producers more time to analyze their options under the 2008 farm bill....

Drought conditions affecting wheat prices, even with late-season snow 

Apr 1, 2009,

By Donald Stotts
Oklahoma State University

A late season wintry blast that hit much of Oklahoma on March 27 was not enough to drive thoughts about the effect drought may have on wheat prices from the minds of some state producers....

NRCS extends floodplain easement sign-up to April 10, 2009 

Apr 1, 2009

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the sign-up period - until April 10, 2009, - for floodplain easement assistance, a component of the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program....

New website deals with eminent domain reform 

Apr 1, 2009

An interactive website devoted to changing archaic Texas eminent domain laws has been launched by the Texas Farm Bureau....

Dr. Borlaug expresses pleasure for Monsanto support for International Scholars 

Mar 31, 2009,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Despite his 95 years, Dr. Norman Borlaug still keeps an audience spellbound, hanging on every word, amazed at the wisdom and humility of a man who has devoted his life to feeding hungry people around the world....

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