House Hearing Focuses on AM Radio in Rural America
The House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Tuesday held a hearing titled “Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio.” The hearing follows the recent introduction of the AM for Every Vehicle Act, which would require
Discussing Wireworm Pressure and Management with BASF
Recently, BASF and CHS looked at bait ball traps for wireworms in Montana. We talk about wireworm pressure in our wheat fields, management and more with Hannah Cymny from BASF.
Ten Ways to Reduce Stress on Your Beef Cattle Operation
DULUTH, Ga. (June 6, 2023) — Quality colostrum and vaccination can get animals off to a great start, but even in a vaccinated animal, stress can compromise their immune system and make them susceptible to respiratory disease. “We need to
Scouting Is a Necessity Each and Every Season
WESTFIELD, Ind. (June 6, 2023) – Scouting fields and monitoring crops throughout the growing season arms farmers with the information they need to make the best management decisions and stay on top of potential yield threats. Whether you’re
Mulhern to Retire as NMPF President and CEO After Decade of Service
ARLINGTON, VA – NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern announced Tuesday he will retire from his position at the end of this year, concluding a decade of service leading the organization and capping a 45-year career in U.S. agricultural
Iowa Corn Sweat Increases Humidity
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa’s corn is contributing to muggy weather statewide. In addition to heat and recent rain, corn crops add humidity through corn sweat. The National Weather Service says Iowa’s maturing corn crops add more
Trilogy Networks and MLGC Launch World’s Largest Precision Ag Deployment with the ‘Dakota*ICP’
FARGO, N.D., June 6, 2023 – Trilogy Networks, the leader in AI-powered precision agricultural infrastructure and data-driven farming solutions, and MLGC, an ultra-high-speed broadband and business services provider, today announced the Dakota Innovation Corridor Project (Dakota*ICP), a
Corn and Soybean Planting Wrapping Up; Corn Condition Falls This Week
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The latest Crop Progress Report from USDA shows that corn and soybean planting is almost complete nationwide, but the condition of the crop is facing some early drought questions. Corn stands at 96% complete
Mixed Bag in Recent USDA Ag Trade Outlook
U.S. ag exports are forecast at $181 billion for fiscal year 2023, down $3.5 billion from expectations in the February forecast. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the U.S. is facing a
CBO Figures Complicate Farm Bill Math
Congressional Budget Office figures are complicating the job of writing a new farm bill, based on comments by House Ag Chair Glenn GT Thompson and others on the committee. Thompson told a GOP leadership press call ahead