U.S. farmers prefer biotech varieties  

Jul 9, 2009

American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybean varieties, according to a new USDA report....

New building ‘feeds’ beef cattle research 

Jul 9, 2009,

By Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M University

A combination of academic, industry and legislative efforts have created a premier research cattle feeding facility at the Texas AgriLife Research and U.S. Department of Agriculture complex near Bushland....

Citrus losses likely due to hurricane 

Jul 9, 2009,

By Rod Santa Ana, Texas A&M University

Hurricane Dolly’s trek through South Texas last summer is the likely suspect in a 12 percent drop in citrus production there, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service citrus specialist....

EPA challenged on land use changes  

Jul 9, 2009,

By Forrest Laws, Farm Press Editorial Staff

If the situation wasn’t so serious, it would almost be funny. ...

Texas crop, weather 

Jul 9, 2009

The drought has made hay scarce in some areas. But before producers buy, they should remember drought can also make any warm-season sorghum forages toxic, said a Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage expert....

Non-profit organizations to buy fruits and vegetables  

Jul 9, 2009

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples today announced $2 million in grants is available for non-profit organizations to purchase excess produce resulting from overproduction. ...

Southern Peanut Growers Conference set for July 12-14 

Jul 8, 2009,

By Paul L. Hollis, Farm Press Editorial Staff

The 11th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is scheduled for July 12-14, at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla. ...

New allocations for dairy export program 

Jul 8, 2009,

By Forrest Laws, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Noting that other countries are showing no signs of reducing their export subsidies, USDA has announced the initial round of allocations under the Dairy Export Incentives Program for the period July 1 through June 30, 2010....

Disease pressure starting to build in Mississippi peanuts 

Jul 8, 2009,

By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff

One of the biggest benefits to growing peanuts in Mississippi has been the relative lack of disease pressure compared to other more established growing regions of the Southeast. ...

As major milestones go, this 60th birthday might not be as depressing as I feared 

Jul 7, 2009,

By Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Hard as it may be to believe, I’ll hit a significant milestone this month. ...

New pest damaging South Texas cotton 

Jul 7, 2009,

By Rod Santa Ana, Texas A&M University

A new and as yet unidentified insect is causing heavy damage to Lower Rio Grande Valley cotton fields already battered by an extended drought, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service cotton expert....

Friday deadline for early corn yield entries 

Jul 7, 2009

Corn farmers have until Friday (July 10) for early entries in the National Corn Growers Association’s National Corn Yield Contest....

Wheat prices are expected to decline 

Jul 6, 2009,

By Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University

The Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) July wheat contract price was $6.15 on May 1, $7.26 on June 1, and $6.23 in mid-June....

Canola Conference set for July 21  

Jul 6, 2009,

By Donald Stotts, Oklahoma State University

A number of producers in northwestern Oklahoma who grew canola saw their striking yellow fields turning into folding green for their wallets, helping to offset a difficult year for wheat and other crops....

New citrus center will enhance, extend global reach 

Jul 6, 2009,

By Rod Santa Ana, Texas A&M University

Breaking ground for a new citrus center in South Texas signals the next chapter in the book of 60 years of research excellence, said Dr. Michael D. McKinney, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System....

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