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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Weather, Safety (Farm/Production),

05/23/2024 SOURCE: www.brownfieldagnews.com

Iowa tornadoes cause massive damage, fatalities reported - Brownfield Ag News

At least six tornadoes were confirmed in Iowa on Tuesday resulting from a severe weather system that caused catastrophic damage and left multiple people dead. Sergeant Alex Dinkla, public information officer for the Iowa State Patrol, says a large tornado directly struck the rural community of Greenfield,which is located about 60 miles west of Des […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

05/23/2024 SOURCE: www.brownfieldagnews.com

Vilsack outlines his opposition to House farm bill - Brownfield Ag News

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he has “deep concerns” about the House Ag Committee’s version of the new farm bill. “It really is designed not to create a route to passage,” he said, “but I think it’s designed unfortunately for a route to impasse, which will cause a further delay.” During a press call Wednesday, […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pecans,

05/21/2024 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Georgia pecans went to India for trade

"As global tensions increase, it is imperative that Georgia producers diversify across as many responsible markets as possible," said one Georgia pecan farmer.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Weather,

05/21/2024 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

7 State have less than 25% of corn left to plant

According to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report, more than three-quarters of the corn crop has been planted in each of these top growing states.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pesticides, FDA, US EPA,

05/21/2024 SOURCE: www.economist.com

Bayer wants legislative help to fight its cancer lawsuits

But the maker of Roundup weedkiller faces opposition from Republican and Democratic hardliners

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture US, Beekeeping, Regenerative Agriculture,

05/20/2024 SOURCE: phys.org

To save their soil, Kansas tribe shifts to regenerative agriculture—and transforms their farms

When one of the elders in the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska asked if he could keep bees on the reservation, Tim Rhodd's answer was straightforward: "Absolutely."

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US,

05/19/2024 SOURCE: countryrebel.com

Patrick Gottsch, President And Founder Of RFD-TV, Has Died

Patrick Gottsch, the visionary founder of Rural Media Group, Inc., passed away unexpectedly May 18, 2024, at 70.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Hemp, Government / Policies,

05/18/2024 SOURCE: www.marijuanamoment.net

GOP House Leaders Propose Reducing Regulatory Barriers For Some Hemp Growers In Draft Farm Bill

GOP House leaders have released a draft version of large-scale agriculture legislation that could reduce regulatory barriers for certain hemp farmers and scale-back a ban on industry participation by people with prior drug felony convictions. The legislation also omits any provisions that would ban hemp-derived cannabinoid products that some parties have pushed for. The House […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Jobs US,

05/18/2024 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

These sisters became co-owners of the family farm at 22 and 24, joining the ranks of women as key decision-makers on farms

Women make many of the day-to-day decisions on farms, and manage the business finances. Here's how the women of Alstede Farms showcase this trend.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

05/18/2024 SOURCE: www.newsweek.com

Satellite image shows plans for vast new solar farm in US

The proposed 5,200 acre site would be Wyoming's largest solar facility, generating enough electricity to power roughly 73,000 homes.

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