The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation to secure funding for the restoration of the Kankakee and Yellow Rivers. Justin Schneider with Indiana Farm Bureau says addressing the rivers has been a priority for the organization. The Kankakee and Yellow rivers flooded in February 2018 and caused damage to homes, roads, and farms. “There was a …
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Apr 30
The key to sustaining higher yields
Nutrient use efficiency is one of the key factors to sustainably achieving higher yields. In this Managing for Profit, Kenny Avery with Verdesian Life Sciences talks about nutrient stewardship, the use of best management practices, the Verdesian pipeline, and the role they play in a sustainable future for farmers. Continue reading The key to sustaining …
Apr 30
Ohio FFA Convention kicks off Thursday
The 90th Ohio FFA Convention kicks off Thursday. Ohio FFA State President Kolesen McCoy says the convention is a time to highlight the accomplishments of students. “It’s a cool opportunity because once you go there you realize what you are part of considering you walk int a room that’s filled with 8,000-9,000 people wearing the …
Apr 29
Uncured bacon not healthier than cured
Uncured bacon is typically thought of as being free of nitrates and nitrites. But the truth is, it does have nitrates and in some cases at higher levels than those found in cured meats. Uncured bacon is just cured with a nitrite derived from vegetables or fruits high in nitrates- like celery or beets- that …
Apr 29
Missouri FFA officer ‘Always room for learning and growth’
New state FFA officers are in place for the coming year. The new Missouri FFA President is Brenden Kleiboeker from the Pierce City FFA Chapter. The State Secretary is Alexandra Gast of Nevada. First Vice President Isaiah Massey of Troy imagined it would be athletics that would dominate his high school years until he was …
Apr 29
NCGA to EPA: E15 by June 1
The National Corn Growers Association submitted comments Monday on EPA’s proposed rule allowing year-round sales of E15 but cautioned against finalizing proposed RIN market rule changes. The corn growers group said those changes “would be counterproductive to greater biofuels blending supported by the E15 rule.” NCGA says it doesn’t want the RIN proposal to weigh …
Apr 29
Nebraska corn planting is at 16 percent
Photo courtesy FCSAmerica The weekly crop progress report for Nebraska shows 16 percent of the corn crop has been planted, seven points behind normal. Three percent of soybeans have been planted. Winter wheat rates 68 percent good to excellent and 28 percent fair. Continue reading Nebraska corn planting is at 16 percent at Brownfield Ag …
Apr 29
Cattle, hog futures start week on a negative tone
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed lower in a narrow trading range ahead of widespread direct cash business and lack of buying interest. Feeder cattle futures were sluggish on the same factors and long-term supply concerns. June live cattle closed $.25 lower at $114.80 and August live cattle closed $.10 lower at …
Apr 29
Iowa corn planting advances to 21 percent
Photo courtesy Farm Policy News Iowa farmers made some good progress on corn planting last week before rain and snow over the weekend shut things down again. The weekly crop progress reports show 21 percent of Iowa’s expected corn crop has been planted, two days behind the five-year average. Most of the planting took place …
Apr 29
Farm Bureau urging passage of rural electric co-op bill
American Farm Bureau is asking Congress to quickly pass a bill that would help electric cooperatives with projects like expanding broadband. The Revitalizing Under-Developed Rural Areas and Lands Act bill would allow electric co-ops to keep their tax-exempt status after receiving government grants. Most of them have to get 85% of their income from members …