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Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planting cover crops in Seeds for Bees program, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost you more.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
Hens Lost to Bird Flu and More Livestock Forage Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Over 11-million egg-laying hens lost to bird flu in past month, and more Livestock Forage Disaster relief on the way.
Proper Forage Storage
Line on Agriculture
Improve Your Bottom Line Through Proper Forage Storage.
More U.S.-China Talks and Corn-based Ethanol Cleaner
The Agribusiness Update
More talks underway between U.S. and China trade officials, and USDA study finds lower greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol gas than previously believed.
A Look Back at the U.S. Hay Market Over the Last 100 Years
Land & Livestock Report
A Look Back at the U.S. Hay Market Over the Last 100 Years
Weed Free Forage and Mulch Program
Colorado Ag Today
Program inspects forage or mulch before it is harvested to ensure there are no noxious weeds.
Cattle Industry Moo'ves in on Phoenix and 57% of U.S. Dry
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry hits trail to Phoenix this month for 2018 Cattle Industry Convention, and 57% of the U.S. experiencing drought or dryness as wheat market watches.
Teff, A Solution For Overweight Equines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
I'm Susan Allen . Like people, some horses and ponies have the propensity to gain weight and like their human counterparts, this brings with it a host of health issues. Teff is becoming more and more popular especially on the West side with the horse show crowd as a forage alternative. Here is Natalie Shaw, a teff specialists with WSU. Shaw is currently looking for growers fro the 2017 season for more information on Teff contact Natalie.shaw @wsu.edu
$1 Million Grant to Study Cropping Systems in the Western Great Plains
Colorado Ag Today
A $1 million grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Services has been awarded to a group of Colorado State University researchers to examine how crop rotations and management can help improve soils through the retention of both carbon and water on the Western Great Plains — Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas.
FSA Dealing With Disasters
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
FSA offices have been really busy assisting producers.
Sage Grouse Initiative
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has invested another $211 million to help the sage grouse.
More On Fires and Cattle
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There will be a lot to think about as the fires come to an end.
Possible Culprit Found & Forage Production Coverage
Northwest Report
A new report may point to the decline of the bumblebee...and RMA announces new forage coverage.
Livestock Forage Disaster Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Service Agency is ramping up disaster programs due to the drought.
Drones Get A Boost & Supporting Pollinators
Northwest Report
Legislation has passed in the House to help support drones for agriculture and pollinators continue to be a hot topic.
Bee Bill Bombs & Wildfire Response
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill that would test replacing noxious weeds with bee nourishing forage fails to pass the Legislature, and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell calling for improved emergency response and federal coordination for wildfires.
Forage For Bees & Response to Drought Declaration
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Encouraging people to control their noxious weeds in a more bee sensitive manner, and joint legislative drought committee has first meeting.
Feed A Bee Forage Initiative
Fruit Grower Report
A major company is reaching out to the general public to help save pollinators.
Controlling Cheatgrass
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers have found a way to control cheatgrass, which crowds out native plants and changes the fire ecology of a region, but is also a good spring forage for cattle.