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“I don’t foresee another farm land bubble like the one that occurred in the 1980s," says Abbott Myers, chairman of Mississippi Land Bank....More

University of Nebraska-Lincoln study indicates extended use of fertilizers may be good for the crops, but may adversely affect soil stability....More

Water is once again rapidly running down the lower Rio Grande River -- at least for the next few days -- bringing some relief to parched South Texas cities and irrigation districts....More

Adoption of new irrigation technology, additional water stewardship highlights new Okla. Panhandle water strategy....More

While it’s still early to make any hard and fast predictions on the 2013 U.S. peanut crop, it’s fairly certain there will be a significant decrease in planted acreage, even if increased export sales to China are realized....More

Immigration reform continues to build momentum in Congress. As migrant workers are a vital component of the U.S. food and fiber sector, agricultural interests are keen to bend the coming legislation to their best advantage....More

Good deer and wildlife management helps protect the environment, preserves time honored traditions, and also helps agricultural producers manage natural resources that affect farming and ranching operations...More

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Congressional leaders should request that the two ag committees produce a farm bill that would provide for a meaningful farm safety net while achieving the savings necessary to meet agriculture’s contribution to deficit reduction....More