Tag: crops
Soy checkoff hopes growers share data
The soy checkoff's is teaming up with Agrible to measure the environmental benefits from growing high oleic soybeans.
Crop reporting deadline approaches
Don't forget that the crop reporting deadline for spring-planted crops is July 15, and it will be here before you know it.
Crops improve, but prices drop
Needed rain has helped the crop condition, but the markets are going the other direction.
Nitrogen-efficient crops: Can we grow more with fewer emissions?
Science offers an option to boost crop productivity and dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Global, US hops acreage expands
Hops continue to be on the rise in the U.S. and across the globe as consumer tastes and demand for beer with higher hopping rates persist.
Robot, sensors detect drought-stressed corn
University of Missouri engineers have developed a robotic system that is changing the way scientists study climate variability, crops and plant composition.
Be sure to report crop acres
Our focus will soon be changing from planting to reporting your acres with the FSA. The final reporting date for all spring planted crops is July 15.
Will farmers need to switch hybrids or crops?
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, corn planting as of May 21 was at 73 percent planted, which was 24 percent ahead of last year.
Ask FSA Andy about filing a notice of loss
Filing a Notice of Loss, CCC-576, is used to report failed acreage and prevented planting and may be completed by any producer with an interest in the crop.
Corn-based ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions
A report finds GHG emissions from corn-based ethanol in the U.S. are about 43 percent lower than gasoline when measured on an energy equivalent basis.
