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Congress Hears About No-Till in First Testimony

Frank Lessiter’s 1973 speech is considered the earliest congressional testimony on no-tillage.

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 11, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Residue Management, Soil Health

Frank Lessiter’s 1973 speech is considered the earliest congressional testimony on no-tillage. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.

Outliers Push for Reducing Tillage on Louisiana’s Cajun Prairie

Tillage is everywhere in Louisiana in spring, but two farmers hope that could change.

By Brian O'Connor posted on July 16, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

Driving around south-central Louisiana in March could probably make an ardent no-tiller break out in hives.

USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through CRP General Signup

May 3, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Producers submitted re-enrollment offers for just over half of expiring acres, similar to the rate in 2021.

USDA: 14% of Corn, 8% of Soybeans Planted So Far

May 2, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

USDA Spotlights Western Lake Erie Watershed Projects

April 28, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Products

The roughly 20-minute YouTube video promotes efforts undertaken by the NRCS and government farmers in the watershed, which includes portions of Western Ohio, Southern Michigan, and Eastern Indiana.

Sign-Up Underway for 2022 USDA Ag Census

April 13, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The Census of Agriculture is designed to be a complete count of U.S. farms, ranches, and operators. The agency defines a farm as anywhere $1,000 or more of fruit, vegetables or food animals are raised or sold.

Financial Aid Available to Texas Farmers Impacted By Wildfires

April 12, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: USDA

NRCS in Texas will assist landowners with their efforts to address wind and water erosion, livestock production limitation, degraded plant condition and other resource concerns caused by the recent wildfires.

USDA: Soybean Acres to Outnumber Corn in 2022

By Brian O'Connor posted on April 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The report shows prospective soybean plantings are greater than prospective corn plantings for the first time in at least two decades.

Commodity Classic Returns In-Person in New Orleans

Trade industry reps, farmers, scientists and government officials meet to present new policy and products and discuss the future of ag.

By Brian O'Connor posted on April 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

The Commodity Classic returned in-person in March, drawing farmers, researchers and industry reps. The Classic drew the usual flurry of new product announcements and demonstrations. This year’s conference included announced federal programs, information sessions with industry leaders and 56 rows of trade-floor booths.

Vilsack Speaks at 2022 Commodity Classic

Vilsack Announces Extended Deadline, Fertilizer Program at Commodity Classic

By Brian O'Connor posted on March 14, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

His in-person speech came as the USDA announced $250 million in funding for domestic fertilizer sources.

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