New bacterial corn disease found in Texas
Researchers are working to learn more about a corn disease that suddenly appeared in nine U.S. states this summer, including [...]
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09, 2016
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06, 2016
A year of bumper crops?
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planting report released yesterday points to bumper crops for corn, beans and cotton. The [...]
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06, 2016
WASDE report: U.S. corn, soybean exports raised
The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report shows an uptick in U.S. corn and soybean exports. [...]
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06, 2016
Corn exports add $74.7 billion to economy
Exports of U.S. corn and corn products generated $74.7 billion in annual economic output in 2014, according to a new [...]
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04, 2016
Low commodity prices bring high level of government support
U.S. farmers will likely receive the highest government aid in a decade due to the surplus of crops accompanied by [...]
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03, 2016
Cover crops increase yields, survey shows
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) surveyed more than 1,200 farmers on their use of cover crops in 2015. Their results [...]
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03, 2016
Slight increase in 2016 Texas corn acreage
Corn acreage in South and Northeast Texas will likely increase slightly in 2016 compared to last year’s 2.3 million acres. [...]
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02, 2016
FDA to test for glyphosate residues on corn, soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to begin testing corn and soybeans for glyphosate residues. Previously, the agency has [...]
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02, 2016
Texas agriculture to face obstacles in 2016
By Julie Tomascik Associate Editor Record high prices have come and gone, leaving management decisions to maximize profitability for Texas [...]
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01, 2016
Crop, livestock projections outlined for 2016
Lower crop prices are expected to continue until a production shortage in the U.S. or other major producing region occurs, [...]