Plant health is making serious contributions to yield outcomes this year. In some cases, it's due to hybrid genetics while in others timely fungicide applications paid for themselves.
China's wheat imports hit the highest level in two decades, currently accounting for 19% of global consumption. The U.S. supplied 3 million metric tons of wheat imports during the last marketing year, or 28%.
Reuters reported EPA is mulling cuts to biofuel blending levels, calling it a win for big oil. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley commented on the RFS rumors on AgriTalk.
“I’m not there yet, but change has got to start somewhere.” Marlowe Ivey, 36, engaged her passion for people and pigs to create a docudrama about her life and struggles as a North Carolina pork producer.
This award is given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. Entrants are judged on agricultural advocacy (50%), farm business innovation (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 30.
