Southeast Farm Press

North Carolina farms, businesses gain $1.2 million in USDA grants

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:05:15 +0000

By Justin Moore, North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University’s North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program http://plantsforhumanhealth.ncsu.edu/extension/cost-share provided more than $100,000 in matching funds to help state agricultural producers apply for and secure nearly $1.2 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants.

National Farm Machinery Show offering mobile app

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:40:47 +0000

The National Farm Machinery Show continues its tradition of meeting demands of its attendees by offering a mobile app for the Feb. 15-18 show.

Equipment Forum: Deere adds to product lineup for 2012

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:07:07 +0000

Information supplied by Deere & Company

John Deere made a big splash this past fall with the introduction of several new lines of machinery.

Reduced Texas, national cattle herd supporting prices

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:09:13 +0000

From Texas A&M University

Historic drought conditions took a toll on the Texas cow herd in 2011 as more than 150,000 head left the state for greener pastures — three times more than the 45,000 recorded in 2010.

Biodiesel production surpasses requirements, increases optimism

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:52:01 +0000

From the United Soybean Board

Biodiesel became a one-billion gallon industry, setting an all-time production record last year.

Natural enemy can control peach tree pests

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:33:25 +0000

Economics being worked out

By Candace Pollock, Southern SARE

A biological control agent of a common peach tree pest may be an effective alternative to chemical applications, if U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologists can make it economically worthwhile for large-scale commercial growers.

Elections, deficits will impact farm bill discussions

grutz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:54:44 +0000

As hearings and discussions resume on crafting the 2012 farm bill, the threat of $30 billion to $35 billion being chopped out of agricultural programs hangs over the negotiations.

Corn market remains unsettled

grutz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:17:08 +0000

By Susan Jongeneel, University of Illinois

The 2011-12 corn marketing year is approaching the halfway point.

Opera star, farmer, innovator all rolled into one

erobinson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:11:03 +0000

Opera and farming. Rarely have these two callings been mentioned in the same breath.

Farm Press Blog

Glyphosate-resistant weeds spreading in Kentucky

grutz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:52:10 +0000

Trouble ahead for soybean growers

By Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky

Kentucky farmers have battled weeds resistant to herbicides containing glyphosate for the past decade.