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May 13, 2013

Article

Study shows biodiesel has increased price of soybeans by $0.74 per bushel

Even though biodiesel demand has increased the price of soybeans, it has lowered the cost of meal for livestock producers....More
May 13, 2013

Article

Memorial Day weekend to play key role in beef demand, prices

A warm Memorial Day holiday with strong beef sales may do much to spur stronger beef demand through the summer....More
May 13, 2013

Article

Is irrigation the answer for building Southeast grain yields?

The biggest cause for the lack of growth in grain yields is clearly highly fluctuating weather patterns over the past decade or so....More
May 10, 2013

News

Georgia AgrAbility helping farmers get back to work

Unable to fulfill his farming duties, Richard Stanley looked for help from a unique organization — AgrAbility....More
May 10, 2013

Article

U.S. dairy margin insurance programs offer pros, cons

The two competing margin insurance programs being debated as part of the dairy subtitle of the 2013 farm bill both offer pros and cons for dairy farmers....More
May 10, 2013

Article

Injury prevention: Consider personal safety when working with livestock

Many farmers never stop to think of their personal safety when working with livestock....More
May 10, 2013

Article

Some Texas wheat may be baled for hay

Baling or ensiling freeze-damaged wheat to take advantage of drought-induced higher forage prices might be the best option for some producers....More
May 10, 2013

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Agriculture moving closer to having stable, secure and legal workforce

Agriculture’s unprecedented unity in support of the Senate’s comprehensive immigration legislation brings farmers and ranchers closer than they’ve been in decades to having a stable, secure and legal workforce....More
May 9, 2013

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Andy Milstead: Row crops and cattle a winning combo

Andy Milstead always knew he wanted to be a farmer, the same as his father and grandfather had been here in the hills of Tippah County, Miss....More
May 8, 2013

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Proposal would re-link crop insurance premium assistance, conservation compliance

A diverse group has offered a position paper that would link conservation compliance and crop insurance premium assistance....More
May 7, 2013

Article

Wild hogs rooting way across the U.S.

Feral swine have been called the “rototillers” of nature....More
May 6, 2013

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Corn consumption rates mixed, but does it matter?

The corn market is watching planting progress, but consumption numbers over the next several months will also be critical...More
May 6, 2013

Article

Cattle industry irate over EPA’s release of personal information to activist groups

NCBA continues to pursue legislative action that would prevent the agency from being able to make these devastating mistakes....More
May 3, 2013

Article

Low cattle prices have time to rebound

These early stages of herd expansion will draw the beef supply down even more and lead to higher cattle prices....More
May 2, 2013

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Hay production is costly, time consuming — make the most of it

One way to increase the return on your hay investment is to strive to produce high value hay, which means high quality hay....More
May 2, 2013

Article

Don’t bet your farm: An estate plan can help preserve assets

There are two things you need for your farming operation — an estate plan and a knowledgeable, trusted tax professional....More
May 1, 2013

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South Texas crops, livestock suffering under third year of drought

South Texas corn and grain sorghum is declining rapidly and cotton is approaching complete failure....More
Apr. 26, 2013

Article

Beginning farmer, rancher legislation re-introduced in House, Senate

Identical bills introduced in the House and Senate would expand opportunities for young farmers and ranchers....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Commentary

Learn to identify venomous snakes, respect their space

As one of the most misunderstood reptiles, the snake seems to bear the brunt of man’s fear of nature....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Article

Texas growers face third straight year of relentless drought

Recent National Weather Service forecasts indicate little hope that rainfall will be any more plentiful in the Corpus Christi area for the foreseeable future....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Article

Livestock producers should expect bright future

Due to consumer taste preferences, global growth in income and population, the livestock industry will grow....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Article

South Texas farmers cheer Rio Grande water flowing

Water being released from Lake Amistad is being transferred downstream to Falcon Dam where it will be released to meet irrigation and municipal water demand in the Lower Rio Grande Valley....More
Apr. 24, 2013

News

Farm Foundation puts farm, land conservation future on same page

As the world’s population grows, demand for food, feed, fiber and energy does, too....More
Apr. 22, 2013

Article

Will weak cattle prices continue?

Live cattle futures started the year with enthusiasm, but have deflated since....More
Apr. 22, 2013

News

Celebrating Earth Day 2013

In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2013, the USGS is highlighting a few aspects of climate change....More