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A unique period in USDA’s crop progress reporting takes place in the winter months, December through March. “State Stories” focused on specific winter crops and commodities. Until about 10 years ago, we did have weekly reports from each of the individual states. But at that time, USDA NASS opted to shut down the weekly state […]

A Colorado robotics firm and a veteran-led company from North Carolina are among the winners of this year’s 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Barn Owl Precision Agriculture received a total of $50,000 to grow the business by winning the overall competition. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner […]

They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but apple growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number two market. Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says September’s lifting of Section 232 tariffs on U.S. apple imports to India was a […]

What might impact ag producers add their bottom lines in 2024? It’s part of the big question of how do I invest in a way that returns profitability at the end of the day. The challenge of the higher cost of establishing yourself as a farmer and maintaining that opportunity. We haven’t done much with […]

Farm Bureau and partner organizations on Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation Managing Director of Member Engagement, says Togetherall is a new mental health resource for rural America. “Togetherall is a safe, anonymous, online peer to peer community. It is […]

When it comes to beef cattle vaccination programs, there is no cookie-cutter approach. Every operation has unique requirements based on disease pressure and individual herd goals. With many vaccine choices available, how can you ensure you have the most effective program? Dr. Brett Terhaar, beef technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health, talks about the role vaccination […]

Agronomists spend a lot of time during the growing season in plots and scouting crops. Nebraska-based LG Seeds Agronomist Mark Grundmayer says he spends the winter reflecting on what he learned to help farmers advance yields in 2024. “We spent probably the last two, two and a half months, reviewing some plot data, conversations with […]

South Carolina has three new Chef Ambassadors. Here’s Commissioner Hugh Weathers to tell us about it. We’re celebrating the 10th year of the program. We created in 2014 to highlight South Carolina as a destination for great food. Chef Ambassadors represent the state through food festivals and other promotional opportunities, sharing South Carolina’s culinary traditions, […]

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications from nonprofits, commodity associations, state and local governments, academia and colleges and universities for $1.2 million in specialty crops grants. The program is designed to boost competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. The deadline to apply is March 4. Draft applications can be […]

Standing up for potatoes on Capitol Hill—that’s what will be going on late next month when the National Potato Council invites industry members to the Nation’s Capital for the Washington Summit. NPC CEO Kam Quarles says the Summit is a great time to bring everyone together for a great cause. “Absolutely! So, about six weeks […]