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Farm Mom says no better place to raise kids Betty Rosson keeps the book at her family’s farm and cattle ranch in Virginia and she is this year’s Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year. Rosson’s son, Charles, nominated her and she says that winning Farm Mom of the year is “awesome” but it... Read the full story... »
COOL response is due today Today (Thursday) is the deadline as set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the U.S. to respond on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). But Colin Woodall of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it’s unclear what USDA is actually... Read the full story... »
Unmanned aircraft could play a big role on your farm A number of states have introduced legislation and three have passed bills prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft in their states. But there are proponents who say unmanned aircraft could be used for all sorts of good including agriculture.... Read the full story... »
Senate defeats sugar policy reform On a 55 to 45 vote, the Senate defeated an attempt to change the sugar policy in the next farm bill. An amendment cosponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mark Kirk (R-Ill) and Patrick Toomey (R-PA) Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, Mark Kirk,... Read the full story... »
MU specialist: stick with corn maturity plan University of Missouri corn specialist Brent Myers suggests that corn growers stick with the corn hybrid maturities they had planned on rather than switching to earlier season varieties through the end of the month. Myers says the optimal planting... Read the full story... »
Putting the right hybrid in the right soils Imagine if you could change the corn hybrid you’re planting based on the field’s soil type? Jason Webster, Central Illinois Practical Farm Research Director for Beck’s Hybrids says farmers can – and could see a significant return on... Read the full story... »
Wisconsin conservation funds restored The Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee has voted to restore funding for County Conservation staff. Governor Scott Walker’s proposed budget cuts $998,600 from funding for County Conservationists. The State pays toward three... Read the full story... »
A little more cheese in the coolers Total cheese in cold storage at the end of April 1.012 billion pounds up 1 percent from the end of March and 4 percent more than a year ago. The National Ag Statistics Service says American type cheese stocks increased 2 percent for the month and 5... Read the full story... »
High wind hits Stark County, Illinois, some damage in town An estimated 70-80 mph straight-line wind hit Bradford, in Stark County, Monday evening. WMBD television reports that damage consisted primarily of uprooted trees, broken branches and downed power lines. A grain elevator was damaged to the tune of... Read the full story... »
The Indy 500′s Fastest Rookie The American Dairy Association of Indiana started the tradition of honoring the Fastest Rookie 39 years ago. Deb Osza, general manager of ADAI says celebrating The Fastest Rookie is another way to get them excited about the race. “We as the... Read the full story... »
Solid session for grains and oilseeds Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. The near term supply remains tight, there’s plenty of commercial interest, and China continues to be very interested in beans. That said – farmer selling has increased, allowing new crop... Read the full story... »
Herbicide resistance management is focus of Iowa initiative The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is launching a new initiative to increase awareness of herbicide resistance in weeds—and what farmers should be doing about it. ISA’s Aaron Putze says a growing concern with herbicide resistance is the impetus... Read the full story... »
Monsanto’s 2013 Farm Mom of the Year Betty Rosson keeps the book at her family’s farm and cattle ranch in Virginia and she is this year’s Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year. Rosson’s son, Charles, nominated her and she says that winning Farm Mom of the year is “awesome” but it... Read the full story... »
Few growing degree days limit hay growth It’s nearing hay season, but there’s some concern in Missouri about how productive the first cutting will be. “We don’t have foliage growth,” Lonny Duckworth, a cattleman from Butler, Missouri, told Brownfield Ag News Wednesday. “I... Read the full story... »
Direct trade hogs close sharply lower DTN reports a light cattle trade was evident in parts of Texas on Wednesday afternoon with live sales 1.00 lower than last week at 124.00. Some selling interest was no doubt stimulated by sharply lower futures and the resurfacing of attractive basis... Read the full story... »
Hog producer informs restaurant leaders A Midwest hog farmer met with a group of restaurant executives in Arizona recently to answer their questions about modern farming practices. The meeting was set up by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) with one of their four Faces of... Read the full story... »
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 22, 2013 Jul. corn closed at $6.58 and 1/2, up 18 and 1/2 cents Jul. soybeans closed at $14.94 and 1/4, up 16 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $440.60, up $1.90 Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.64, up 16 points Jul. wheat closed at $6.88 and 1/2, up 8... Read the full story... »
Pork, chicken supplies larger than expected According to USDA, the supplies of red meat and poultry at the end of April were up on the month and year, with pork and chicken both topping pre-report estimates. On April 30, 2013, pork in cold storage was 698.816 million pounds, up 8% on the... Read the full story... »
Crop planted in two weeks For Neall Weber who farms just west of Columbus, near Hilliard (Ohio) spring planting has been quick. “We started on the 5th of May and we’ll be wrapping up today,” said Weber. “That’s pretty good, getting everything in in two... Read the full story... »
American Lamb Board nominations Nominations to fill two-producer director positions for the American Lamb Board (ALB) are being accepted. The board positions up for appointment are for a producer who owns less that 100 head annually and one for a producer who owns more than 500... Read the full story... »
Cong. Gibbs named ‘Soy Champion’ The American Soybean Association (ASA) has presented Ohio 7th District Congressman Bob Gibbs with the organization’s ‘Soy Champion Award.’ Gibbs was recognized for his advocacy for soybean farmers and soybean related issues on Capitol Hill. ... Read the full story... »
ISA launches Herbicide Resistance Management initiative Aaron Putze Weed experts and agronomists confirm that Iowa has a growing problem with evolved resistance to herbicides in several important weed species. These experts are urging farmers to manage for herbicide-resistant weeds and keep the... Read the full story... »
Challenges with ‘increased veterinary oversight’ of antimicrobials The FDA is proceeding with plans to place new restrictions on certain antibiotics that are used for growth promotion in livestock. The FDA initiative would also require more veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use. However, there some issues... Read the full story... »

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