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Biodiesel Win in Funding Bill
A multi-year extension of the Biodiesel Tax Credit was among the major provisions for agriculture in a massive federal spending…
Decisions Concerning the 2018 Farm Bill and SCO
Decision deadlines are approaching under the 2018 Farm Bill. This article covers deadlines and lists considerations when choosing between the…
Comment Period for Hemp Program Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the comment period for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule until…
Trade Deals Level the Playing Field for West’s Farms
Recently announced trade deals with China, Japan, Mexico and Canada will level the playing field for growers in the West,…
Feral Pigs Roam the South. Now Even Northern States Aren’t Safe
Ranchers and government officials here are keeping watch on an enemy army gathering to the north, along the border with…
The 2019 Agricultural Year in Review
With 2019 coming to an end, it’s time to reflect on the biggest stories in agriculture. It’s been a year…
Crop Data Needed Before Applying for Disaster Program
The Farm Service Agency is receiving inquiries regarding eligibility for Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) due to 2019…
December 1 Corn Stocks
Recent announcements on the completion of a phase one trade deal show promise for stronger corn prices in 2020 despite…
N.D. Officials, USDA Work to Compensate Farmers for Low-quality Corn
The large amount of unharvested corn and low grain quality are causing crop insurance issues in the Dakotas. Currently about…
Grower Sets New World Record with Corn Yield of 616.2 BPA
After three world records, some folks might retire. Not David Hula. With his irrigated corn yield of 616.20 bushels per…