- China Approves Trait in Genuity Droughtgard Hybrid
Grain produced using DroughtGard hybrids no longer subject to export restrictions in China
06/18/2013
- Wait Before Expanding Hog Operations
Purdue Economist says delayed planting will have an impact on pork production decisions
06/17/2013
- Corn Belt Gets A Rain Reprieve
Week of relatively calm weather offers some farmers in lower Midwest chance to finish planting; pesky showers in upper Midwest keep planters out of the field
06/13/2013
- Soil Erosion Remains Corn Belt Problem
Tons of soil has been displaced by recent heavy rains in the Corn Belt.
06/07/2013
- Plains, West Benefit from Last Week's Moisture
Drought Monitor showing slight improvements as drought trickles down from Plains into Southwest
06/06/2013
- Climate 'Hubs' Part of USDA's Environmental Management Plan
Each regional hub dedicated to services and activities for farmers and foresters to mitigate climate change
06/05/2013
- Monsanto Not Ruling Out 'Purposeful' Release of GE Wheat
Company says 'all options are being considered' for how GE wheat got into Oregon farmer's field
06/05/2013
- Corn Growers Take Ag Message To Mainstream Advertising
Corn Farmers Coalition program introduces fifth-year farming facts advertising campaign in Washington, D.C.
06/03/2013
- Renewable Fuel RINs and Volume Obligations, Explained
Energy Information Administration explains how Renewable Identification Numbers and volume obligations are used to implement RFS
06/03/2013
- Heavy Rains Poised to Ease Long-Term Drought
As rainy May closes out, precipitation tallies show signs of easing U.S. drought
05/30/2013