Peanut Production Workshop March 1 

Feb 11, 2010,

By Steve Byrns, Texas A&M University

Helping West Texas peanut producers make better crop management decisions will be the focus of the seventh annual Texas South Plains Peanut Production Workshop, set for 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. March 1 in Brownfield....

Proper procedures reduce potential for diseases 

Feb 11, 2010,

By Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Managing no-till or reduced-till cotton production properly, including following appropriate planting recommendations and taking care of early weed problems, may reduce potential for disease outbreaks....

NRCS announces funding for organic farming initiative 

Feb 11, 2010

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a special initiative of $50 million, of which Texas will be receiving more than $4.4 million, to provide financial assistance for conservation practices to growers transitioning to organic farming or who are already certified for organic agriculture under new provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill....

Jimmy Dodson to chair ACP in 2010 

Feb 11, 2010

James F. “Jimmy” Dodson, a Robstown, TX, producer, was elected as chairman of the American Cotton Producers (ACP) of the National Cotton Council (NCC) for 2010, during the NCC’s annual meeting here on February 4-8....

K-State Cattlemen´s Day March 5 

Feb 11, 2010

Kansas State University´s Cattlemen´s Day is set for March 5 in Manhattan. ...

Reading is more than fundamental  

Feb 10, 2010,

By Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff

For the past few months I’ve spent about 30 minutes a week reading to first graders at a nearby elementary school. ...

Interpreting ethanol’s value 

Feb 10, 2010,

By Forrest Laws, Farm Press Editorial Staff

When a study conducted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy landed on the desk of one of our sister publications – well, on the computer screen – it raised some questions....

Texans can take charge of heart heath with these tips  

Feb 10, 2010

February is Heart Health Month. To help spread the word to Texas families and remind them to take charge of their heart health, USA Rice Federation has partnered with H-E-B and local nutritionists to offer tips and recipes for “hearty” nurturing meals. ...

Peterson comments on biofuels announcement 

Feb 9, 2010

Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson (MN) issued the following statement on Renewable Fuel Standard regulations announced by the Obama Administration....

Darneille elected CCI president 

Feb 9, 2010

Wallace L. (Wally) Darneille, a Lubbock, TX, cooperative official, will serve as 2010 president of Cotton Council International (CCI). CCI is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotions arm and carries out programs in more than 50 countries globally under the COTTON USA trademark....

Soybean checkoff compiles state environmental regulations 

Feb 9, 2010

Environmental regulations can be confusing and challenging for poultry and livestock producers. ...

June 2010 harvested wheat price $3.50 to $5.5 

Feb 9, 2010,

By Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University

The expected June 2010 central Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle wheat price is $4.50....

NCC: 10.1 million cotton acres 

Feb 8, 2010,

By Elton Robinson, Farm Press Editorial Staff

After three straight years of declines, U.S. cotton acreage could be headed back up, according to the National Cotton Council’s 27th annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey....

EPA rule benefits renewable fuels 

Feb 8, 2010,

By David Bennett, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Calling for 36 billion gallons of biofuel to be produced by 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a long-awaited final rule on the implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) established in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act....

Wide-ranging issues on Cotton Council slate 

Feb 8, 2010,

By Hembree Brandon, Farm Press Editorial Staff

“The cotton industry has excellent prospects for achieving profitable production and processing,” National Cotton Council Chairman Jay Hardwick said at the opening session of the 2010 Beltwide Cotton Conferences....

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