Feb 12
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the release of two new planter upgrade options, expanding ways farmers can upgrade their John Deere planters and increase productivity. MaxEmerge™ 5e and ExactEmerge™ meter upgrades are now available for a variety of John Deere planters, providing farmers the opportunity to update the meters on planters without replacing the entire row …
Feb 12
Brian Freking, SE District Extension Livestock Specialist, offers vaccine handling advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Paul Beck. Today Freking is encouraging cows to eat poor-quality hay. To encourage cows to eat low-quality hay, you can consider a few strategies: 1. Supplementation: Providing supplemental feeds, especially …
Feb 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Feb 11
Today, Rep. Bice joined Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA), & Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) to lead in the introduction of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act. This bill will help small businesses offer paid family and medical leave (PFML) to their employees. This legislation specifically extends and reforms the 45S …
Feb 11
U.S. Grains Council (USGC) members touched down earlier this week for the 22nd International Marketing Conference and 65th Annual Membership Meeting in Austin, Texas. This meeting will spotlight impactful conversations around new markets, promotion of the United Nation’s upcoming International Year of the Woman Farmer and discussions of the Council’s upcoming global trade strategy. This …
Feb 11
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome new legislation introduced today that would move the Food for Peace international food assistance program under USDA’s administration. The legislation is sponsored by Representatives Tracey Mann of Kansas, Rick Crawford of Arkansas, Dan Newhouse of Washington, David Rouzer of North Carolina and …
Feb 11
Today, at a House Agriculture Committee hearing entitled Examining the Economic Crisis in Farm Country, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) discussed the recent economic strain on farmers with witnesses representing different regions and commodity groups. Speaking with Congressman Lucas were: · Dr. John Newton, Executive Head, Terrain, Washington, D.C. · Ms. Alisha Schwertner, Owner, Eric and Alisha Schwertner Farms, …
