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A Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
Published May 9, 2024
USDA, EPA and Food and Drug Administration have issued a joint plan to streamline and clarify regulations for biotechnology. A whole-government approach includes oversight of biotech crops, animals and microorganisms.Rounds Seeks Ban on Electronic ID Mandate
Published May 9, 2024
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to block USDA’s mandate for electronic identification ear tags on interstate cattle shipments. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it preserves the rights for farmers and ranchers to choose the ear tags…Stump Joins Workforce Council
Published May 9, 2024
National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump has been appointed to the National Workforce Readiness Council board of directors. NWRC was created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to focus on workforce development, training and advocacy.Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published May 9, 2024
With cool soil conditions and the off-and-on again showers, there are questions about tightening up maturities. In the latest Pioneer Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder has the answer. "In data collected from 2012 to 2023 would say do…A Great Window of Opportunity for Corn
Published May 8, 2024
Planters were parked for a portion of this past week due to rain delays. "The first two inches of rain we had were much needed, we had soils in very dry condition," said Pat Radermacher, district sales manager, AgriGold. "The…Planting Pushes Forward
Published May 8, 2024
Early-season crops are off to a nice start. "There's a lot of good-looking wheat fields and the beet acres in the southern part of the (Red River) Valley are about 98 percent complete," said Vicki Dekkers, regional manager, Vive Crop…NASS Reports Victim of Slow Budget Approval
Published May 8, 2024
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service dropped key reports last month, including the July Cattle Report and the county grain and livestock estimates. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack blames Congressional budget delays for the decision. "October 1 comes and no budget, it's…A Big Payback for a Pre
Published May 8, 2024
Weed management begins early to set the crop up for success. "Put a pre on the beans if you can," recommends Ron Truax, who leads the Spring Creek Ag Pioneer Agency at Litchville, North Dakota. "That pre-emergence herbicide is always…Waiting for the La Nina
Published May 8, 2024
The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. "Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we're curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be," said Nutrien…