Frost-seeding pastures can save fertilizer 

Feb 26, 2009

With nitrogen prices fluctuating between 60 and 90 cents per pound, frost-seeding white clover into pastures now could be a good way for farmers to add nitrogen and improve forage quality while reducing expensive fertilizer inputs....

Three added to Florida's pioneer farms list 

Feb 26, 2009

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that three north Florida properties have qualified for recognition as Century Pioneer Family Farms. ...

Kentucky offers IPM school 

Feb 25, 2009,

By Katie Pratt
University of Kentucky

Every growing season, farmers face unique challenges as a result of weed and pest problems....

Farm & Gin Show: 'Decision Central' 

Feb 25, 2009

It’s time for the big show: The 57th annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held at the Memphis Cook Convention Center this Friday and Saturday....

Soybean checkoff preserves $700 million market 

Feb 25, 2009

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that trans fats must appear on a product’s Nutrition Facts label, the United Soybean Board (USB) and the soybean checkoff, along with its industry partners, launched a long-term strategy to develop new healthier soybean traits....

Demand strong for Bogue Sound watermelons 

Feb 24, 2009,

By Suzanne Stanard
North Carolina State University

Bogue Sound watermelon production is taking off faster than the juice that rolls down your chin when you bite into a slice....

It's a busy week for corn growers 

Feb 24, 2009

The 2009 Commodity Classic may be a joint meeting of the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum industries, but several corn-specific meetings and events will keep corn farmers busy this week and provide them the opportunity to network, learn and share with peers from around the country — having some fun in the process....

Farm & Gin Show scheduled Feb. 27-28 

Feb 24, 2009

In the midst of ongoing uncertainty about the economy, the changing Mid-South agricultural landscape, and input prices, the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show remains a friendly, familiar gathering spot for thousands throughout the southern U.S., according to Tim Price, show manager....

USDA announces final Outlook Forum agenda 

Feb 24, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that Lawrence H. Summers, director of the National Economic Council and assistant to the president for economic policy, and Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be distinguished guest speakers on Feb. 26 at the 2009 Agricultural Outlook Forum, "Global Agriculture & Rural America in Transition," at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va....

Rotation with corn can boost cotton yields 

Feb 23, 2009,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Many producers believe rotating cotton and corn will help them increase cotton yields. ...

Virginia reports corn nematode results 

Feb 23, 2009,

By Keith Balderson
Extension Agent, ANR
Essex County, Va.

Corn yield loss to nematodes generally has not been a major consideration in eastern Virginia. ...

Vilsack announces COOL implementation 

Feb 23, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the final rule for the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program will go into effect as scheduled on March 16. ...

Equipment rental benefits Kentucky growers 

Feb 23, 2009,

By Chris Aldridge
Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Want to give farming a try, but you don’t have the money to buy some of the expensive farm equipment you’ll need?...

Peanut growers hear salmonella update 

Feb 20, 2009,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Speaking to an over-flow crowd at the recent South Carolina Peanut Growers annual meeting, Marie Fenn, managing director of the National Peanut Board said, the current salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter began in Minnesota in a nursing home facility in which salmonella was found in an open container of peanut butter....

Alabama plans regional cotton meetings 

Feb 20, 2009,

By Margaret Lawrence
Auburn University

Cotton producers across Alabama are looking for ways to cut costs and improve their operations’ profitability. ...

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