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Lower Transport Costs Support Corn; Soybean Pressure Builds
50+ min ago (168+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RFD NEWS) " Lower transportation costs are helping U. S. corn remain competitive in export markets, while soybean demand continues to face pressure from global competition. USDA data shows fourth-quarter shipping costs declined, supporting corn movement even as soybean exports weakened....
Georgia Ag Commissioner: Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Sparks Concern for Pollinators and Agriculture
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (170+ words) Yellow-Legged Hornet Sparks Concern for Georgia Honeybees and Agriculture'RFD-TV Georgia Ag Commissioner: Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Sparks Concern for Pollinators and Agriculture Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper explains the growing threat of invasive hornets in his state and what Southeastern growers…...
New USDA 'Product of USA' Label Helps Consumers Shop 'America First' and Support U. S. Farmers with Confidence
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (213+ words) RFD-TV New USDA "Product of USA" Label Helps Consumers Shop "America First" and Support U. S. Farmers with Confidence USDA Undersecretary Dr. Mindy Brashears provides more insight on the updated "Product of USA" label campaign and the USDA"s goals for both…...
Rural Money: Farmers Have Until April 30 to Apply for USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (207+ words) RFD-TV Rural Money: Farmers Have Until April 30 to Apply for USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined us to break down the application process for Stages 1 and 2 of the USDA's Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, and what farmers can…...
Rootworm Management Becomes Critical as Farmers Plan 2027 Corn Season
21+ hour ago (180+ words) LINCOLN, NEB. (RFD NEWS) " Corn rootworm continues to be a costly challenge for U. S. farmers, accounting for up to $1 billion annually in yield losses and control measures. Matt Dolch with Syngenta Golden Harvest joined us on Wednesday's Market Day Report to…...
What If You Could See Like a Cow? Wisconsin Researchers Are Making It Possible With VR Technology
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (235+ words) RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN (RFD News) " New research out of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is giving producers a different perspective on livestock handling by showing what it is like to see the world through the eyes of cattle. The project…...
SNEAK PEEK: New Series 'Prairie Prophets' Showcases Stewardship and Sustainable Agriculture in the Heartland
2+ day, 34+ min ago (210+ words) ST. LOUIS, MO. (RFD NEWS) " A new series is shining a spotlight on landowners and researchers committed to prairie restoration. Prairie Prophets explores sustainable, climate-smart agriculture and premieres tonight with two special episodes " it all starts on Tuesday, April 7, at…...
Idaho Farm Bureau Members Help Families Fight Food Insecurity One Potato at a Time
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (164+ words) KOOTENAI-SHOSHONE COUNTY, IDAHO (RFD News) " April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and in North Idaho, Farm Bureau members are giving back to their communities in a hands-on way. The Kootenai-Shoshone County Farm Bureau teamed up with local nonprofit PB&J Haydeners…...
4-H Students Put Their Cooking Skills to the Test at the Midsouth Farm & Gin Show
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (195+ words) MEMPHIS, TENN. (RFD News) " Time and rising grocery costs are shaping how families think about meals, and 4-H students are learning how to make the most of what's available. Fayette County 4-H students put those skills to the test at…...
Corn Inspections Lead Weekly Exports as China Reenters U. S. Grain Market, Resumes Canada Trade Talks
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (214+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. (RFD NEWS) " U. S. grain inspections were led by strong corn movement last week, with solid soybean demand and steady wheat shipments. USDA data shows total export inspections reached over 125 million bushels across major grains. Corn inspections totaled about 79 million bushels,…...