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Hurricane Helene causes billions in ag damage - Successful Farming
Oct 2, 2024 · FERN’s Ag Insider reported Tuesday that “Hurricane Helene struck the U.S. Southeast as crops were maturing for harvest and growers will need emergency assistance, said Senate Agriculture chairwoman Debbie Stabenow on Monday.”
What You Need to Know About Pesticide Use on the Farm
Jun 17, 2019 · The ultimate goal in all cases is to increase crop yields by reducing competitive environmental factors. Weeds, bugs, and disease steal a plant’s health and nutrients, reducing its productivity. Pesticides can help, if used properly.
Vilsack: Reference price increase is pivotal in farm bill negotiations
Sep 20, 2024 · The salient question in farm bill negotiations is how large an increase to allow for so-called reference prices that trigger crop subsidy payments, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday.
Crops in danger after Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Sep 27, 2024 · The hurricane is “likely to damage tracts of farmland, just as the fall harvest is underway in southern states like Georgia, sending farmers on a mission to salvage as much of their crops as possible before the storm lashes the region,” according to one outlet. By. Farmdoc. Published on September 27, 2024. In This Article.
Meet the truck built to ‘outfarm them all’ - Successful Farming
Sep 20, 2024 · AGwagon is the first truck designed for the needs of agriculture. The Certified Agriculture Group together with FOX Factory Vehicles has announced the AGwagon pickup truck, specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s farmers and ranchers.
Growing Soybeans 101 - Successful Farming
May 10, 2018 · Soybeans are the second most planted field crop in the U.S., trumped only by corn. On this page, you’ll get basic information on planting, growing, and harvesting soybeans. By. Anna McConnell.
Farm Bill discussions continue, though same issues remain
Sep 23, 2024 · Higher costs and lower grain prices lead to lower farm earnings in 2023. “Meanwhile, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said the main issue in farm bill negotiations is determining the size of reference price increases that trigger crop subsidy payments.