Jun 05
The annual wheat harvest in the Southern Plains is off to a slower and more challenging start this year, according to Paul Paplow of Paplow Custom Harvesting and Trucking, who also represents the U.S. Custom Harvesters. While some progress has been made, persistent wet weather and earlier drought conditions in the south are impacting the …
Jun 05
Today, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council (HCC) Managing Director Nicole Galase testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology at a hearing on conservation and agricultural production. The HCC represents 135 Hawaiian ranchers who steward 750,000 acres of Hawaii, or nearly 20% of the state’s total land mass. As a state affiliate of …
Jun 05
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-03) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing: “Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning. Welcome to today’s Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee hearing. Today we will be examining farm bill conservation programs and hearing from a distinguished panel …
Jun 05
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Ranking Member Jill Tokuda (HI-02) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for convening today’s hearing. As Ranking Member, I’m proud to join you and …
Jun 05
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee hearing titled “Supporting Farmers, Strengthening Conservation, Sustaining Working Lands.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] I’m pleased to be here with fellow strong advocates for conservation programs. Thank you to each of our witnesses for making …
Jun 05
As conversations continue to build among policymakers and industry leaders on how to best address nutrient runoff, energy transition and sustainable waste management in the Great Lakes region, Michigan State University scientists are pioneering solutions that transform organic waste into a public asset. On May 15, George Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch, and Wei Liao, director of the MSU …
Jun 05
By June, Oklahoma gardeners usually encounter parched soil begging for a drink, but the last few weeks have delivered an onslaught of rain in nearly epic proportions. Now, gardeners are grappling with how to salvage flowers and vegetables from record-setting rainfall. Laura Payne, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture educator in Payne County, said gardeners can …
Jun 05
RinoTec technology yields more effective protection for crops, lowers impact on humans and the environment Pro Farm Group has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) coveted Green Chemistry Challenge Award for Design of Safer and Degradable Chemicals. The award follows the development of RinoTec™ technology, a biocontrol agent produced from a novel bacterial organism found …
Jun 05
Veteran ag industry leader Colonel (U.S. Army, retired) Mark Purdy has joined the team at Meristem Crop Performance as Director of Product and Portfolio Management. In the new role, Purdy will lead product portfolio synchronization to boost Meristem’s build-out of the most efficient platform for driving farm business success and accelerating innovation. “We’ve put together …
Jun 05
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to speak with United States Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom soon after the close of the USMEF Spring Conference in Fort Worth. The event was attended by stakeholders and regional office reps of the USMEF. On Tuesday, they discussed the trade situation …
