The much-anticipated Make American Healthy Again Commission report calls out the potential hazards of glyphosate-based Roundup while saying a balanced approach is needed between improving pesticide safety in general and …
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Physiological leaf spots (PLS) on winter wheat variety ‘Bobcat’ are once again observed. PLS are associated with chloride deficiency in combination with unfavorable environmental conditions. Fungicide applications are not effective, but …
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Farmers would see an expanded safety net under a package of provisions released late Monday by the House Agriculture Committee. The committee on Tuesday evening will begin debating a bill …
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USDA Reports Not Helpful to Wheat Markets; Soybeans Are a Different Story
by Andy SchwabThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released several crop reports today that impacted the markets in positive and negative ways. The biggest report that fanned the flame of wheat traders’ …
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Montana Canola Growers to Vote on Proposed Checkoff for Research and Promotion
by Colter BrownMontana’s canola producers will soon have the opportunity to shape the future of their industry through a proposed statewide checkoff program aimed at boosting research, marketing, and education. The initiative—led …
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USDA Lays Out Timeline for Releasing 2023-24 Disaster Aid to Farmers & Livestock Producers
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday released a timeline for launching disaster assistance to producers. Under the details released, livestock producers will be able to sign up at the end …
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Disaster Enrollment for $20 Billion in Aid Will Start Before End of May
by Colter BrownUSDA will open a portal before the end of the month for farmers to apply for nearly $21 billion in aid for dealing with natural disasters over the past two …
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Ag Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When America’s farming …
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North Dakota Grain Growers Select New Executive Director
by Colter BrownThe North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) has announced the appointment of Nick Sinner as its new Executive Director. Sinner brings over two decades of leadership experience in agricultural advocacy, …
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Rooted in Regeneration: A Family’s Experimental Journey to Regenerative Agriculture
by Colter BrownIn the fields of Wilsall, Montana, the Bays family works their land with dedication and a willingness to learn. A lifelong farming family, John and Vanessa Bays, along with their …