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USDA Plans to Spend Over $1B on Conservation, Science/Research, and Rural Development
Just before leaving for the G-20 Summit in Italy this week, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told leaders from around the globe that agriculture will lead the way in creating climate solutions.
Tight Supply Means Dusting Off the Agronomic Toolbox
Retailers and growers need to dust off the toolbox and consider weed control tools they haven’t looked at in awhile for their soybean fields says Joe Short, herbicide strategy team manager with Valent U.S.A..
10% of Contiguous U.S. Experiencing Exceptional Drought, Highest Since 2011
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 10% of the contiguous U.S. is now under an "exceptional drought," which is the highest the rate has been since 2011.
Iowa and Minnesota Corn Crop Conditions Down Double Digits in Weekly USDA Report
It's a steady theme since USDA introduced corn crop condition ratings this year. The quality of the crop continues to decline, with corn dropping 4 points each week. Soybean conditions also fell.
