By: Keith Good, University of Illinois. Previously published by Farm Journal’s Pork online
U.S. farmers are anxious for details on the trade assistance package the administration announced in July. Press reports indicate that program guidelines could be issued by August 24th. Meanwhile, business news articles and USDA data continue to shed light on agricultural export variables as the ongoing trade dispute with China continues. Continue reading
By: Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University. Previously published in Drovers online
Before the fall calving season commences, now is the time to put together and post a protocol for family members and hired employees to follow when they find a cow or heifer starting in the process of calving. An issue facing the rancher at calving time, is the amount of time heifers or cows are allowed to be in labor before assistance is given. Continue reading
By: Jason Herath, Farm Journal Media News Director. Published by AgWeb Daily
U.S. farmers thought they had seen the last of the beleaguered Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule in January when the Trump administration moved formally to rescind the regulation and start over with a new version. That broadening of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, however, became the law of the land in 26 states as the U.S. District Court for South Carolina ruled that the administration did not follow the proper rulemaking process in rescinding WOTUS. The court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not meet requirements for public notice nor a sufficient comment period. Continue reading
We were fortunate to get a nice rain shower yesterday as we were heading into the beginning phases of drought conditions, especially in the northern part of the county. As crops are in the early to mid reproductive stages any precipitation received should have a positive effect on grain fill and yield. That being said crops could still use timely rainfall until physiological maturity is reached at which point dry down becomes a priority in order for a timely harvest. Continue reading
For the week of 7/29-8/4.With western bean cutworm number back in the single digits trapping efforts will now focus in late generation corn borer, which can cause significant damage in late season corn.
WBC:
Freedom – 6
Monroe – 0
Pleasant -0
Bartlow – 3
NWARS – 1
ECB:
Freedom – 2
Bartlow – 1
BMSB:
Flatrock – 0 male; 0 female; 0 nymphs
By: Christine Gelley – OSU Extension, Noble County Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
The fire department is a service you hope you will never need to use, but the one you are most thankful for when an emergency occurs and life as you know it is going up in flames. It is crucial that we all do our best to reduce fire risks in our homes and work environments. Continue reading
By: Sara Schafer, Top Producer editior. Previously published on AgWeb Daily.
If thinking about negotiating cash rental rates makes you sweat—you’re not alone. This annual task can be unnerving, especially if you are asking for a rental reduction. The current cloudy profitability and policy picture adds even more pressure this year. Continue reading
By: Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel OSU Extension Entomologists, previously in the C.O.R.N. newsletter
We have been hearing reports of Japanese beetles in corn and soybean. These beetles are large with a shiny copper and green color. Foliage feeding in corn is almost never economic, though economic damage from silk clipping is possible (though rare). Consider a rescue treatment when silks are clipped to less than ½ inch and, fewer than 50% of the plants have been pollinated, and the beetles are still numerous and feeding in the field. Continue reading
By: Wyatt Bechtel, for Farm Journal’s Milk online
Legislation that would have changed how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates non-dairy “milk” failed to make its way into a Senate bill, while another amendment aimed at sparking innovation in dairy processing passed. Continue reading