Protect Against a Nitrogen Deficiency in Corn
WESTFIELD, Ind. (July 9, 2024) — Nitrogen is the lifeblood of a corn plant, says LG Seeds Agronomist Justin Schneider. When levels of this key nutrient run low, it can have a major impact on performance. Unfortunately, it’s
SDSU Extension Hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest Management Field School on July 23, 2024, by Volga. The field school is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT at the SDSU Volga
Secretary Naig Encourages Farmers to Utilize, Update the State’s Free Hay and Straw Directory
DES MOINES, Iowa (July 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to take advantage of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s free, searchable online directory for hay and straw. This resource aims to
SDSU Extension Accepting Applications for Class 7 of beefSD Program
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension announces the opening of applications for Class 7 of beefSD, an educational program for beef producers. Participation in the beefSD program is an opportunity for producers to learn about
SDSU Extension Hosting Beef Quality Assurance Training in Wall
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle. The training is from 1 to 4 p.m. MT on July 29, 2024, at
Study: Allowing E15 Fuel Blend Could Save California Drivers $2.7 Billion at the Pump Annually
A new study by economists at UC Berkeley and the U.S. Naval Academy found California drivers could expect to save 20 cents per gallon if the state allowed gas stations to sell E15 fuel – a blend of 15
Political Sparring Over CBO Farm Bill Scoring
Doubts over the accuracy of farm bill cost estimates are making the job of passing a five-year bill even more challenging as a September deadline approaches. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is relying on the Congressional Budget Office
Summit Wants 50 Percent Pipeline Expansion in Iowa After Approval
Summit Carbon Solutions got approval from the Iowa state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system it wants to build in the state. Summit wants to move forward with expansion requests for that system beginning in late
Biden Debate Fallout Adds More Farm Bill Political Uncertainty
The political fallout from President Biden’s troubling debate performance and its impact on the election has added new uncertainty to the farm bill, according to one American Farm Bureau official. AFB Government Affairs Director Joe Gilson says
Colorado Dairy Worker Becomes Fourth Human Case of HPAI
Public health officials in Colorado announced last week that an adult male had tested positive for avian flu. Farm Policy News says the man reported mild symptoms from the infection, including pink eye. The man is a