Agricultural Industry News & Press Releases

2010 News Reports

February 2010

• February 05 NCBA urges Congress to examine the science in the discussion of antibiotics
• February 05 Barley protein concentrate could replace fishmeal in aquaculture feeds
• February 05 Vomitoxin on the mind of growers as they choose corn hybrids for this growing season
• February 05 The science and art of livestock selection
• February 05 New USDA data offers in-depth look at organic farming
• February 05 WASDE pre-report estimates and renewable fuel standards
• February 05 U.S. wind energy industry breaks all records
• February 04 Producers can manage genetic defects in cattle
• February 04 ARS scientists turn to a wild oat to combat crown rust
• February 04 AFBF responds to EPA's announcement of final renewable fuel standard rule
• February 04 Researchers on ground floor of biofuels study
• February 04 NIFA awards funding for animal health and production research
• February 04 Pork and hog prices respond to Russian situation
• February 04 Innovation is key to a more sustainable agriculture
• February 03 ARS researchers develop method to speed up breeding of scab-resistant barley cultivars
• February 03 Beef industry hopeful for 2010 recovery
• February 03 Food prices continue to drop survey finds
• February 03 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY2011 budget
• February 03 Nitrogen deficiency cost Missouri cornfields 113 million bushels in 2009
• February 03 Trade agenda makes an appearance in State of the Union
• February 03 Sorghum feeds Africa, proves important for U.S. as well
• February 02 ASA opposes proposed cuts in farm programs, crop insurance, export promotion
• February 02 AFBF asks ag committees to back aggressive trade agenda
• February 02 Chemical treatments may not reduce vomitoxin contamination of corn
• February 02 Ohio may see a second proposed constitutional amendment on farm animal welfare
• February 02 Rebuilding the dairy herd a questionable decision
• February 02 Just how sure are farmers about SURE?
• February 02 AFBF urges Congressional leaders to expedite passage of trade agreements
• February 01 USDA cattle and calf operations survey
• February 01 Reply letter by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, to three scientists who wrote AFBF regarding climate change policy
• February 01 Algae, brine shrimp and tilapia make recipe for biofuel
• February 01 Studies provide insight into key oat chemical
• February 01 Outlook brighter for Georgia agriculture in 2010
• February 01 Farm Bureau responds to President Obama’s State of the Union address
• February 01 ARS genetic analysis helps spot sugarcane rusts

January 2010

• January 31 Agriculture groups band together for animal welfare
• January 29 USDA awards millions to promote U.S. food and agricultural exports
• January 29 NFU urges USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to maintain current program funding for crop insurance
• January 29 USDA awards more than $4 million in weedy and invasive species research grants
• January 29 USDA hosts outreach webinars on mobile slaughter units
• January 29 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack releases four data sets as part of open government initiative
• January 29 NPPC applauds Obama pick for USDA post
• January 29 Vomitoxin in corn – Legal ramifications for producers and buyers
• January 28 Helpful yeast battles food-contaminating aflatoxin
• January 28 UK Ag Weather Center issues livestock cold stress emergency alert
• January 28 Tapping into demand potential for local forage-finished beef
• January 28 UF research finds that ‘killer’ bees haven’t stung U.S. honey production
• January 28 Understanding cold stress in livestock
• January 28 Smithfield Foods closes Morrell processing facility
• January 28 Winter is a good time to plan equipment upgrades
• January 27 FSA launches 2008 crop program payment calculator online
• January 27 ASA supports resolution to prevent EPA regulation of greenhouse gases
• January 27 USDA update on cattle numbers and cold storage stock
• January 27 Murkowski climate change resolution would help protect America's farmers, ranchers and co-ops
• January 27 NFU submits joint letter to Vilsack on draft standard reinsurance agreement
• January 27 Don’t take cold-weather shortcuts with outdoor farm work
• January 27 Multiple agencies take action to thwart invasive plants
• January 26 Free 'ag in uncertain times' webinar series to remain available online
• January 26 Beeftalk: What you want you cannot see
• January 26 Researchers evaluate new potential pests in biomass crops
• January 26 ARS studies effect of wind sandblasting on cotton plants
• January 26 Exports key factor in livestock, meat and poultry performance for next year
• January 26 In organic cover crops, more seeds means fewer weeds
• January 25 Agriculture groups defend atrazine against agenda-driven attacks
• January 25 Biomass crop program offers assistance to producers
• January 25 Cold weather could spell death knell for boll weevil
• January 25 Conversations intensify in crop insurance contract renegotiation
• January 25 Containment and eradication of invasive weed species
• January 25 Roundup Ready alfalfa case will go to the U.S. Supreme Court
• January 25 Monday Hill briefing will highlight Ug99 threats, research needs
• January 22 November beef, pork exports continue 2009 rebound
• January 22 How many corn traits do you need?
• January 22 Dairy outlook and situation January 2010
• January 22 USDA feedlot survey to be released
• January 22 AFBF: Lincoln’s support key to reining in regulations
• January 22 Miscanthus rhizome root harvester and planter unveiled
• January 22 Georgia peaches, blueberries vulnerable to spring freeze
• January 22 Va. fertilizer sales decline on state’s farms and in general
• January 21 Dakota cow-calf clinic offered online
• January 21 Any chance for a recovery in crop prices?
• January 21 AFBF supports halt to EPA regulation of greenhouse gases
• January 21 Louisiana 2009 crop production highlights
• January 21 US broiler products continue to be shut out of Russian market
• January 21 USDA provides web-based disaster program payment calculator to help producers with business planning
• January 21 USDA to provide $950 million in tobacco transition program payments in 2010
• January 21 Repititous Cattle Deworming Drug Resistance
• January 20 Beef and pork market news
• January 20 National cotton variety test program is 50 years strong
• January 20 Potential of dairy-based package wraps outlined
• January 20 Georgia 2009 crop summary
• January 20 Love of farming beats economic factors in decision to farm, survey shows
• January 20 Virginia corn, soybean and cotton up from last year
• January 20 A weak US dollar impacts beef imports and overall beef supply
• January 19 2010 food trends support local agriculture
• January 19 Market advisor: Are higher cattle prices ahead?
• January 19 Capitalizing on many opportunities to increase ethanol usage
• January 19 ARS scientists use invertebrate collections to help solve agricultural problems
• January 19 NCGA sends letter to EPA administrator in support of atrazine
• January 19 USDA announces proposed amendments to the national list of allowed and prohibited substances for organic crop production
• January 19 Snowstorms, high winds and low temperatures can cause cattle production loss
• January 18 Agriculture looks for ways to serve in wake of Haiti disaster
• January 18 Congress back to work next week; facing health care, budget
• January 18 New publication helps farmers examine fuel savings from limiting field operations
• January 18 Larger corn and soybean crops, fewer winter wheat acres
• January 18 So many SCN-resistant varieties: Which should you use?
• January 18 Winter is perfect time to inspect, repair, replace farm tires
• January 18 Using yield trial data to make variety selections
• January 15 NCFC praises introduction of legislation to address ag labor needs
• January 15 Farmers urge a vigorous defense of the country of origin labeling (COOL) law at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
• January 15 USDA livestock disaster payments exceed $175 million
• January 15 Scientists sequence genome of the woodland strawberry, a model system for rosaceae plants
• January 15 USDA makes announcements on SURE, actively engaged rules
• January 15 USDA projects record corn crop and yield
• January 15 Future of Virginia milk in jeopardy
• January 14 ARS gene collections vital to animal research efforts
• January 14 UK researchers inventory state’s invasive plant species
• January 14 U.S. meat export results show banner year for beef
• January 14 New farming wrinkle may help peanut growers
• January 14 Switchgrass pelletized for biomass as part of UK research project
• January 14 Tennessee agricultural row crops shatter records
• January 14 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report surprises trade
• January 13 Climate bill, federal debt top concerns of AFBF delegates
• January 13 Commodity planning price projections for 2010 available
• January 13 Cuphea does wonders for wheat and corn in rotations
• January 13 AFBF task force urges federal deficit reduction
• January 13 BeefTalk: Have you ever considered a replacement heifer enterprise?
• January 13 New shrimp-farming method could revitalize the U.S. industry
• January 13 USDA scientists, cooperators sequence majority of soybean genome
• January 12 Horner challenges climate change data
• January 12 ‘Field to market’ initiative focuses on food sustainability
• January 12 Farm Bureau members exchange ideas
• January 12 Positive signs ahead for financial markets
• January 12 Social media a powerful tool for agriculture
• January 12 Stenholm shares outlook on Congress, administration
• January 12 Ethanol, South American crop, wheat bounty market factors