Secretary of Agriculture appoints National Sorghum Checkoff Board 

Oct 21, 2008

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer has appointed a Board of Directors for the national Sorghum Promotion, Research and Information Program, or national sorghum checkoff....

Sensing technology allows more efficient nutrient use 

Oct 20, 2008,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Applying fertilizer as efficiently as possible has always made sense. ...

The Fertilizer Institute releases 2009 Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference Program 

Oct 20, 2008

The latest information on fertilizer supply and demand, seed technology and the current food price situation will be on the agenda at The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) upcoming Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference. ...

Fertilize bromegrass this fall for optimal hay and pasture 

Oct 20, 2008

Applying fertilizer in late November or December is ideal for smooth bromegrass fields, as long as the ground is not frozen or saturated, said Dave Mengel, K-State Research and Extension soil fertility specialist....

Difficult trend continues for U.S. cotton prospects 

Oct 17, 2008,

By Harry Cline
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Economists are seldom mistaken for good humor men....

Ethanol in the Presidential Campaign 

Oct 17, 2008

Ethanol and renewable fuels have received attention in this year’s presidential debates and in the campaign....

TFB state director named to sorghum checkoff board 

Oct 17, 2008

Texas Farm Bureau State Director Billy Bob Brown was among 13 producer members from across the United States named by Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer to the board of directors for the National Sorghum Promotion, Research and Information Program, or national sorghum checkoff....

Tiny insect causes big problems for cotton 

Oct 16, 2008,

By J.D. Bilbro
Contributing Writer

Thrips at about 1/16-inch long are among the smallest of cotton insects, but cause big problems to Texas High Plains farmers....

Armyworm infestations severe in some regions 

Oct 16, 2008,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

Reports of armyworms devouring pastures and newly planted wheat increased in many parts of the state as producers attempted to finish the cotton harvest and plant small grains, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel from throughout the state....

NAFA’S 2008/2009 alfalfa variety leaflet is now available 

Oct 16, 2008

The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) is pleased to announce that the 2008/2009 Edition of “Winter Survival, Fall Dormancy & Pest Resistant Ratings for Alfalfa Varieties” is now available....

System, nutrient management are keys to drip irrigation success 

Oct 15, 2008,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Subsurface drip irrigation continues to expand rapidly in West Texas crop production. ...

Candidates display opposite views on farm programs, ethanol tariffs 

Oct 15, 2008,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Agriculture hasn’t exactly been on the front burner of the 2008 presidential elections. ...

Small cotton harvest translates into economic losses 

Oct 15, 2008

A new Texas Tech University Cotton Economics Research Institute study indicates that the economic impact of the cotton crop on the Texas High Plains economy will be sharply down this year....

Knowledge of soils, plants is crucial to efficient irrigation 

Oct 14, 2008,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Scheduling irrigation to use available water as efficiently as possible requires knowledge of crop moisture needs and soil properties....

Third Annual Oklahoma Biofuels Conference slated for November 2008 

Oct 14, 2008

As Oklahoma continues to research and develop its alternative fuel sources and production, the Governor of Oklahoma will host GROW: The Oklahoma Biofuels Conference, November 12-13 in Oklahoma City at the Skirvin Hotel conference center....

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