North America
September beef exports fall, pork remains steady
U.S. pork exports in September were steady with last year’s volume, while beef exports were well below a year ago. Despite sluggish volumes, however, the value of both pork and beef exports through the third quarter of 2012 remains ahead of last year’s record-setting pace.
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Update on South American soybean crops
November is the most important month for soybean planting progress in South America’s two largest producers, Argentina and Brazil.
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Alternative enterprises boost farm incomes
Growing numbers of farm families generate additional income by engaging in on-farm businesses other than producing agricultural commodities, according to a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Close to a third of U.S. farm households generate income by engaging in off-farm business ventures and on-farm activities independent of commodity production, according to the report.
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NCPC provides food for support Sandy victims
The board of directors of the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) has donated $10,000 to support a direct feeding effort being made for Hurricane Sandy victims.
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Control of marestail in no-till soybeans
Herbicide programs must consist of a spring burndown to ensure that the field is free of marestail at the time of soybean planting, and residual (PRE) herbicides to control marestail for another 6 to 8 weeks. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in poor control and reduced soybean yield.
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WASDE projects U.S. corn and soybeans up slightly
According to USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report U.S. feed grain supplies for 2012/13 are projected up slightly, with small increases forecast for corn. Soybean production is forecast at 2.971 billion bushels, up 111 million from last month.
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USMEF looks for steady exports in 2013
While global economic uncertainty can change predictions at any moment, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) looks for 2013 to be fairly steady in terms of pork and beef exports. The export trade group wrapped up its strategic planning meeting in Indianapolis.
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N.D. ballot measure affirms right to modern farming methods
The amendment, approved by North Dakota voters, guarantees farmers the right to "modern” agriculture and bars laws limiting their right to “employ agricultural technology, modern livestock production, and ranching practices."
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Scientists find genes that help bees defend against mites
Purdue University researchers are zeroing in on genes that help honeybees defend against varroa mites, one of the largest factors in bee population declines.
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Schrader: Farmland values remain strong
The record drought has done little to derail the advance in farmland prices, as eager buyers continue to turn to the land throughout the Corn Belt and beyond, according to R.D. Schrader, president of Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company.
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The pros and cons of nanomaterials in ag
Although agriculture currently does not employ the use of nanomaterials, in the future, it may help reduce costs, increase efficiency and lead to more environmentally friendly applications in agriculture. However, their use could have a negative effect on microorganisms in the soil.
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- Ag markets moved generally higher Wednesday
- Infrastructure limits ag export growth, economist says
- Beetles, housefly larvae open new frontier in animal feed sector
- Oil pressured by Bernanke comments, crude stocks up
- Repainting “American Gothic:” Number of women farming triples
- Commentary: Severely ticked off
- Commentary: Ag must resist HSUS 'divide and conquer' strategy
- Outbreak of PEDV spreads to 13 U.S. states
- Smithfield Foods bid reflects China’s quality issues
- Finding the comedy in ag-gag
- National Pork Board elects new officers; Richter to lead
- Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
