USDA harmonizes cattle trade with Canada 

Sep 18, 2007

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it will expand the list of allowable imports from countries recognized as presenting a minimal risk of introducing bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) into the United States. Currently, Canada is the only minimal-risk country designated by the United States. ...

Aphid control best bet to stop virus in wheat 

Sep 17, 2007,

By Roy Roberson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) is an annual threat to wheat throughout the U.S. and wheat growing areas of the world. It can routinely cut yields 10-20 percent and double that in moderate to severe cases....

Farm disaster relief trust fund proposed 

Sep 17, 2007,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Farm-state congressmen have received their first look at legislation that may help the Senate bridge the gap between the budget baseline and the “wish lists” of farm and conservation groups for the 2007 farm bill....

Tennessee crops baked in August heat 

Sep 17, 2007

Farmers across the state of Tennessee watched helplessly during August, as already drought-stressed crops endured record heat and dryness. Crops and pastures baked in what the National Weather Service indicated was the hottest, driest August for the state since records began. ...

Feed grains exports forecast at record $24 billion 

Sep 17, 2007

U.S. agricultural exports surpassed expectations last year generating a record $68.6 billion for U.S. farm families and the economy in general. According to USDA forecasts, the 2006 record will be broken soon with exports expected to bring in $79 billion in fiscal year 2007 and $83.5 billion for 2008. ...

Revised revenue program draws mixed reviews 

Sep 14, 2007,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The idea of providing counter-cyclical payments to farmers when both prices and yields are low appears to be gaining momentum as the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry turns its attention to writing its version of the new farm bill....

Georgia peanut, cotton yield estimates increased 

Sep 14, 2007

Georgia had well above normal temperatures for most of August, according to the USDA, NASS, Georgia Field Office. The dry June and July gave way to more frequent showers during August. ...

Climate change comments sought 

Sep 14, 2007

The U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) has announced a 45-day public comment period for the second draft of a report on the effects of climate change. ...

Equipment Forum: Lindsay introduces Medium Clearance Tower 

Sep 14, 2007

In response to the growing popularity of genetically-enhanced corn, Lindsay Corporation has introduced the industry’s first Medium Clearance Tower. ...

Corn growers chasing record crop 

Sep 13, 2007,

By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff

U.S. corn growers appear to be bucking the trend following this year’s nearly 15-million-acre increase in plantings. USDA said producers are expected to harvest 13.3 billion bushels, 2 percent more than in its August crop forecast and 26 percent above 2006. The 13.3 billion bushels would be the largest crop on record....

Florida seeking trade with India 

Sep 13, 2007

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has released a new report to assist Florida agricultural producers who are exploring opportunities to export their products to India’s large and growing consumer market....

Field day to highlight North Carolina biofuel crops 

Sep 13, 2007,

By Dave Caldwell
North Carolina State University

Agricultural scientists from North Carolina State University will discuss various crops that may be used to produce fuel during a Biofuels Field Day Thursday, Sept. 27, in Duplin County....

Tennessee's Northeast Beef Expo scheduled for Oct. 11 

Sep 13, 2007

New horizons for a changing industry will be the theme of the 2007 Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo. Scheduled for Oct. 11, the day-long event will be held at the University of Tennessee Research and Education Center at Greeneville....

Top 10 factors affecting the wheat market 

Sep 12, 2007,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Here are the Top 10 factors affecting the tightening world wheat market, according to a report from U.S. Wheat Associates:...

Johanns announces appointments to United Soybean Board 

Sep 12, 2007

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has announced 33 appointments and three alternate appointments to the United Soybean Board....

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