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Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-8th District) introduced the bill in the House and says it’s a vital act for agriculture. “It’s an act with a cute name but a very important purpose. The Beagle Brigade Act helps protect America’s food supply from foreign pests from diseases that come
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The USDA says America’s agricultural exports in fiscal year 2023 are forecast at $181 billion, down $3.5 billion from the February forecast. The revision is driven by decreases in corn, wheat, beef, and poultry exports. Corn exports are forecast $2.1 billion lower to $14.5 billion on lower unit values and volumes as Brazil is projected
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the State of Indiana. This award, now in its 17th year, was established by the Lt. Governor and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to recognize Indiana’s agricultural leaders who are ensuring Indiana is, and remains, a global center
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USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Tuesday showed 92% of Indiana corn and 88% of soybeans have been planted. So, with planting all but complete, we turn our attention now to weed control. “The big monster in the room right now is the June 12 cutoff date for Dicamba applications in Xtend soybeans,” says Bill Johnson,
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As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON, Kenneth Smith Ramos says the U.S. must remember to remain within the confines of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) as it looks at ways to
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Now that Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, that means that county fair season is fast approaching. That also means the return of a food drive challenge that will put many county fairs against each other in competition with the goal of helping those in need. “We love a good competitive nature contest to
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While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN) said trade is only a small part of the farm bill while speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Minneapolis. “The trade things in the farm bill are minuscule. I mean, the MAP
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Now that planting season is over for most farmers across Indiana, many are now concerned about the warm, dry forecast for the next week or so. However, it may be a little too soon to be overly concerned about the recent lack of moisture. “It is one of those things that we can’t really control,
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota brought together a broad selection of people in meat exports and related industries. Michigan Soybean Committee member and grower Brian Pridgeon attended the conference. “It’s fascinating the way that they are trying to grow demand for our livestock products overseas and the way that
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Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn. On this episode, Shaun and Dan welcome Dr. Bill Johnson, Professor of Weed Science at Purdue. He shares weed management tips and what
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