Upper Southeast crops need general rain 

Jun 11, 2008

The big story in the upper Southeast this past week was crop deterioration due to high temperatures and lack of rainfall. ...

Georgia's wheat, peach production up 

Jun 11, 2008

The results of the June 1 Ag Yield survey show Georgia’s wheat yield up 1 bushel per acre from the May 1 forecast, according to the USDA, NASS, state field office....

Corn growers should dispose of unused seed properly 

Jun 11, 2008

As part of a grain industry effort, the National Corn Growers Association reminds growers to properly handle and dispose of unused seed as corn planting wraps up for 2008. ...

Corn yields will be limited without irrigation 

Jun 10, 2008,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Though the Southeastern states have received average to above average rainfall this spring, the ever-lingering fear of a reoccurrence of last year’s drought is on the mind of every farmer. ...

Hot, dry weather a factor in lower Southeast 

Jun 10, 2008

Hot, dry weather settled in over the lower Southeast last week putting severe stress on row crops, but allowing wheat harvest to progress rapidly. ...

Scientists set citrus greening priorities 

Jun 10, 2008

During simultaneous meetings held by the Agriculture Research Service in Fort Pierce, Fla., and the National Academy of Sciences in West Palm Beach, researchers convening from key public research institutions in Florida, as well as from other states and countries, urged all citrus growers and industry participants to continue to work diligently and collaboratively to find solutions to potentially devastating citrus diseases, such as greening....

Elevated carbon dioxide levels boost nutsedge 

Jun 10, 2008,

By Laura McGinnis
United States Department of Agriculture

Elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) could promote the growth of purple and yellow nutsedge — quick-growing invasive weeds that plague farmers and gardeners in many states....

Wheat growers not rolling in dough 

Jun 9, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Ethanol demand has not driven wheat prices to record high levels, wheat industry leaders told a Congressional subcommittee....

CFTC improving market oversight 

Jun 9, 2008,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking steps to improve oversight of the futures markets and bring greater transparency and scrutiny to the types of traders in the marketplace, including large index traders....

Senate passes farm bill with trade title 

Jun 9, 2008

Having passed the Senate on a 77-15 vote on June 5, the full farm bill is headed to President Bush where it is expected to be vetoed yet again. ...

Greening most serious citrus disease 

Jun 9, 2008,

By Paul L. Hollis
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Citrus greening has been described as the world’s most serious citrus disease, and researchers are combining their efforts to help combat this threat to an important Florida industry. ...

USGC programs strong factor in exports 

Jun 9, 2008

U.S. agricultural exports surpassed expectations in 2007 generating a record $82 billion for U.S. farm families and the economy in general. ...

Irrigation scheduling critical for corn profits 

Jun 6, 2008,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Irrigation has not been a common practice for North Carolina corn, but the value of the 2008 crop and recent memories of the 2007 drought may have influenced some growers to plant under irrigation....

Peanut probe used in soil test on Mars 

Jun 6, 2008,

By Sharon Omahen
University of Georgia

A device borne from the need to test soil moisture around peanut plants is now being used to help test the soil on Mars....

USDA beginning farmers committee to meet 

Jun 6, 2008

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold public meetings July 9-10 in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues affecting beginning farmers and ranchers....

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