Cuban policy changes draw mixed reviews 

Apr 16, 2009,

By David Bennett
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The recent loosening of several trade and travel sanctions against Cuba has not produced a consensus of opinion for the Obama administration....

Agribusiness: Deere updates operating model 

Apr 16, 2009

Deere & Company has announced a new global operating model that will combine the technology, expertise, experience, channels and investments of the Worldwide Agricultural Equipment Division and the Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division into a single unit called the Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division, effective May 1, 2009. ...

Soybean numbers surprise analysts 

Apr 15, 2009,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Maybe U.S. soybean farmers won’t be planting soybeans in every nook and cranny after all. ...

Peanut butter sales rebounding 

Apr 15, 2009,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Peanut butter is back. Following a downturn in sales of more than 19 percent in January, compared to year earlier sales volume, February numbers show the beginning of a recovery, a decline of only .84 percent, according to Marie Fenn, president and managing director, National Peanut Board in Atlanta....

Kentucky corn, soybean acres to increase 

Apr 15, 2009,

By Katie Pratt
University of Kentucky

According to the recently released U.S. Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings Report, Kentuckians will produce more corn and soybeans, but less wheat this season....

March rainfall heavy in Georgia 

Apr 15, 2009,

By Pam Knox
University of Georgia

While temperatures were near normal for March in Georgia, rainfall was well above normal, according to data collected by the National Weather Service. ...

NCC working to preserve farm bill intent 

Apr 14, 2009,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

John Maguire says the money spent on farm bill programs is, by most any measure, a good deal for the American people as well as the U.S. economy and says the National Cotton Council will continue to urge Congress and the Obama Administration to implement the 2008 law as it was intended....

Citrus greening found in South Carolina 

Apr 14, 2009,

By Peter Kent
Clemson University

A plant disease that presents a serious threat to the U.S. citrus industry has been located in South Carolina. ...

Soybean exports at record levels 

Apr 13, 2009,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

USDA is projecting record soybean exports and lower ending stocks for old crop soybeans and corn. ...

ACRE sign-up begins April 27 

Apr 13, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that producers can elect and enroll in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program beginning April 27, 2009. ...

U.S. wheat industry supports trade with Cuba 

Apr 13, 2009

The U.S. wheat industry is urging Congress and the Obama administration to immediately ease trade and travel restrictions with Cuba to allow U.S. wheat growers to compete fully in this market, according to U.S. Wheat Associates (USW)....

Alabama program to support disabled growers 

Apr 13, 2009

Agricultural Commissioner Ron Sparks has announced the implementation of the Alabama Disabled Agribusiness Programs & Technical Support (ADAPTS) program at the Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI)....

Virginia peanut butter drive a success 

Apr 10, 2009

In February, Todd Haymore, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), called on state agencies and employees, as well as citizens and other groups, to donate peanut butter to Virginia’s food banks. ...

Kentucky legislation 'boosts agricultural services' 

Apr 10, 2009

Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said two bills passed in this year’s state legislative session will strengthen Kentucky’s Grain Insurance Fund and enable the state to continue providing certain agricultural services....

South Carolina extends ag study tour deadline 

Apr 10, 2009

The deadline for South Carolinians to register for a motor coach Ag Study Tour to Alabama has been extended to April 12, 2009....

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