- Drought Monitor Reflects Few Improvements
Few significant improvements appear on Drought Monitor, but spotty showers bring short term relief
05/16/2013
- House Ag Committee Passes 2013 Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee passes farm bill 36-10 in 10 hours of debate.
05/15/2013
- Senators To Keep Rolling on the Water Bill
Action continues Tuesday on Senate bill to streamline waterway projects
05/14/2013
- It's May 13, Less than 1/3 of the Corn is Planted
Calendars and planting aren't good friends this year, according to the latest crop progress report.
05/13/2013
- Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto After Patent Suit
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto unanimously in biotech patent case against Indiana soybean farmer
05/13/2013
- House Releases Farm Bill Draft
House version of 2013 Farm Bill boasts nearly $40 billion in savings
05/10/2013
- 7 Things You Might Have Missed This Week
Action on the Farm Bill, a new use for tobacco, and a message for rural school guidance counselors
05/10/2013
- Percent of Land Area in Drought Edges Up Slightly
After several weeks of decline, drought steals back some land area
05/09/2013
- Cover Crop Haying, Grazing Extended In Some States
USDA Risk Management Agency says insurance companies can allow haying and grazing until May 22, if they so choose.
05/09/2013
- Rainy Spring Could Be Culprit of Lost N
University of Illinois specialist says there are many factors to consider when wondering if your N is gone
05/08/2013