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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.
Impact of Ports Labor Dispute on Forage Industry
Farm of the Future
Recently the U.S. Forage Export Council whose members represent nearly 80 percent of all U.S. forage exports and together account for nearly $1 billion in annual sales — conducted a survey asking their members to measure the impact of the current slowdown at the West Coast ports.
Ports Continue to Be Stalled
Farm of the Future
Since early November ports up and down the West Coast have been delayed and upheld due to labor disputes. Now more than four weeks later, the economic issues are huge for ag companies unable to ship their products internationally.
Deadline Fast Approaching for Livestock Forage Disaster Program Sign-up
Land & Livestock Report
The deadline for livestock producers who have endured disaster-related losses to enroll in the Livestock Forage Program through the Farm Service Agency is by September 30th.
Fall Improvements for Irrigated Pastures
Land & Livestock Report
Washington State University Extension Regional Forage Specialist Steve Norberg shares tips ranchers can consider for improving their irrigated pasture this time of year.