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  • May 25, 2012
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    USDA may alter crop reporting schedules due to trading hours changes

    USDA officials are considering how or if to change the Department’s crop progress reporting schedule following expansion of trading hours by major commodity exchanges. 

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  • May 24, 2012
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    Delta Farm Press

    What’s happened to bipartisanship in Congress?

    The approval ratings for the U.S. Congress have sunk to new lows in recent months as both chambers seem to find it harder and harder to pass legislation. Former Congressman Tom Davis says there are several reasons for this, including a widening of the gap between liberals and conservative members. Davis talked about how government does or doesn’t work at this year’s Delta Council annual meeting in Cleveland, Miss....More
  • May 24, 2012
    Article

    Hints about farm bill timing abound, but no confirmation

    Ag media is buzzing with hints about timing for farm bill consideration on the Senate floor and in the House Agriculture Committee, though Congressional agricultural leaders have announced no official dates....More
  • May 23, 2012
    Article
    Southwest Farm Press

    Senate farm bill leaves protection gaps 1

    If U.S. farmers believe commodity prices will stay strong for the next five years, the Senate’s farm bill proposal could be a good choice, say Texas AgriLife Extension economists....More
  • May 18, 2012
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    NCC urges House ag committee to include STAX in farm bill

    The National Cotton Council looks forward to working with the House Agriculture Committee on development of a 2012 farm bill that effectively meets U.S. cotton producers' risk management needs.

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  • May 16, 2012
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    U.S., Colombia trade agreement officially implemented

    On Tuesday, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia was officially implemented....More
  • May 16, 2012
    Article

    AFBF: Multi-legged stool best approach for farm bill

    American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill re-emphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill....More
  • May 15, 2012
    Article

    USDA celebrates 150 years

    Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day....More
  • May 15, 2012
    Article

    Commentary: USDA celebrating 150 years of progress, innovation

    This week marks a milestone in the history of our country and a legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. While he is known for many accomplishments, a little-known fact is that he established the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 150 years ago....More
  • May 14, 2012
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    DCP, ACRE signup deadline is June 1

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson reminds producers that enrollment for the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) ends June 1.

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Current Status of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds
The 2,000-member Weed Science Society of America’s (WSSA) Herbicide Resistance Action...
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Disease Management in Citrus Orchards in California, Florida and Texas
The course details six of the primary diseases affecting citrus: Huanglongbing (Citrus...
Utilizing Potassium Nitrate as a Specialty Crop Nutritional Product/Principles of IPM
Potassium nitrate has a positive effect in controlling plant pests and diseases when applied...
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