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. ...
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....
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....
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. ...
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. ...
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 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. ...
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. ...
In response to the growing popularity of genetically-enhanced corn, Lindsay Corporation has introduced the industry’s first Medium Clearance Tower. ...
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 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....
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....
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....
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:...
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has announced 33 appointments and three alternate appointments to the United Soybean Board....
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