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Pope: USDA Programs Shot in the Arm for Climate-Smart Ag

By Clay Pope posted on September 21, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Another month, another announcement on a major climate smart ag initiative from USDA.

USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

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

For now, the agency is focused on double-crop soybeans and double-crop sorghum, though they are examining the possibility of additional other crops at some point in the future.

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 Residue Management, Seeding & Planting, 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 Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, 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

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.

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