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How to Grow Hemp in Kansas
Which seed varieties grow well in different parts of Kansas? How much water is needed? Where can farmers access certified…
Tokio Marine HCC Names Michael Schell as Next President and Announces William Burke’s Retirement
Tokio Marine HCC today announced that Michael Schell will become its next President effective April 1, 2019, replacing William Burke…
The 2019 U.S. Corn Crop Has Emerged in Texas
With some Midwest farmers wondering if the bitter cold temperatures will ever give way to the approaching spring season, the…
Farmer Sentiment Weakens Amid Increasing Marketing Risk Concerns
The Ag Economy Barometer weakened slightly in February, declining 7 points to a reading of 136 compared to 143 a month earlier.…
E15 Rule Sent to White House for Review
The EPA has sent a rule proposing allowance of year-round E15 sales, as well as reforms to the biofuel credits…
U.S., China Trade-Progress Reported as Secretary Pompeo Visits Iowa
News articles this week reported that a trade deal between the U.S. and China could be close. Meanwhile, Secretary of…
Tariffs Impact Crop Insurance Coverage in 2019
Each year, prior to the beginning of planting season, USDA’s Risk Management Agency recalibrates crop insurance protection based on expected…
Corn at the Halfway Point
The midpoint of the 2018-19 marketing year for corn arrived on Friday, March 1. Typically, the market begins to focus…
Purdue Economists Say Agriculture Still Benefits if U.S. Re-enters TPP
Backing out of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), an ongoing trade…
Colleges Add Cannabis to the Curriculum
Grace DeNoya is used to getting snickers when people learn she’s majoring in marijuana. “My friends make good-natured jokes about…