Agriculture News
USDA expects corn and soybean production to rise
Corn production is forecast at 13.0 billion bushels, up 2 percent from last month and 7 percent higher than 2008. Based on conditions as of September 1, yields are expected to average 161.9 bushels
Agriculture Secretary Discusses Revitalizing and Rebuilding Rural America at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa, August 19, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited the Iowa State Fair and held a 'Rural Tour' community forum to discuss efforts by the Obama Administration to rebuild
Pork Producers Ask USDA for Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 17, 2009 – Asking for help to save the U.S. pork industry and thousands of jobs, the National Pork Producers Council today urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to lend assistance
USDA IMPLEMENTS FARM STORAGE FACILITY LOAN PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that changes to the Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program have been implemented in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill,
Stine Seed Again Earns Top Spot in The Patent Board™ Rankings
ADEL, Iowa – August 14, 2009 – Stine Seed Company® once again earns the number one spot on The Patent Board Scorecard™ On August 11, 2009 The Patent Board™ released a ranking of the 31 top Food, Beverage
Soybean Production Expected to Set Record
(Washington D.C. August 12) -- Corn production is forecast at 12.8 billion bushels, up 5 percent from last year but 2 percent lower than 2007. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected
NBB Applauds Conrad/Grassley Letter
WASHINGTON, DC: The National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the trade association for the U.S. biodiesel industry, today applauded U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) and U.S. Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) for
Thune Chairs Senate Field Hearing On Rural Surface Transportation Issues
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator John Thune today conducted a Senate Commerce Surface Transportation Subcommittee hearing at Sioux Falls City Hall regarding ways to address surface transportation needs in rural
Farmer-Leaders Elected to Keep Soybean Checkoff Successful
Lincoln (August 7, 2009) - In an effort continue to impact Nebraska farmer profitability, soybean farmers participated in elections in districts 1, 3 and 6. Results of the 2009 Election: District
Farmers invited to summer ag update
URBANDALE, Iowa- Soybean growers in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 are invited to join the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) for an informative meeting at the Best Western Starlite Village in Ft. Dodge on August
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Farmer Raises All Natural Cattle, Gets Kids Involved on Farm
Jay and Amy Solsma have a pumpkin patch in Sanborn, Iowa. Their pumpkins keep them busy in the fall. They raise purebred hereford cattle. That keeps them and their kids busy year round.
Farmer Honored for His Steps Towards Protecting the Environment
Raising more than 9,000 hogs in a year can get messy, but Roger Nath makes sure things stay clean and does everything he can to protect the environment.
Sanborn Pumpkin Patch Grows Every Year
It's that time of year to start picking out your perfect pumpkin. A Sanborn, Iowa, woman grows tons of the them - literally - so you should be able to find the right one for you.
Ireton Man Fulfilling Dream of Owning Locker
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