USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to make sure landowners are aware of the recent release of the iOS and Android SoilWeb app, version 2.0. NRCS, together with the University of California at Davis Soil Resource Laboratory, notes the new app has a cleaner and more modern interface with GPS-location-based links to access detailed digital soil survey data published …
The annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference kicks off this evening in Panama City Beach, Florida. Yesterday, Tyron Spearman looked at what attendees could expect the first full day of the annual event. Today, he runs through what will take place on day two.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of California at Davis Soil Resource Laboratory recently announced the release of the iOS and Android SoilWeb app, version 2.0. Georgia NRCS State Conservationist, Terrance Rudolph, says they are excited with this updated app.
Signup for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program continues. Rod Bain has a story looking at some enrollment takeaways as the new DMC safety net program has reached its first month of implementation.
(NAFB) — The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the United States in a pre-trade war dispute with China, opening the door for more retaliatory tariffs. The ruling says some U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods do not comply with WTO rules. The case opened in 2012 when the United States implemented tariffs aimed at products the U.S. claimed “were unfairly …
(NAFB) — Bayer plans to move its crop science headquarters to St. Louis and close its Research Triangle Park facility. Bayer, which acquired St. Louis-based Monsanto for $63 billion, will move 500 jobs to the former Monsanto campus in Missouri. The announcement comes after Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s first European Trade Mission. The trip included a stop in Germany to …
Cathy Isom reviews the different varieties, as well as gives you tips for growing tomatoes in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Having your own freshly-picked homegrown tomatoes can still be done even if your short on space, like a small garden or even a balcony. That’s because tomatoes will happily grow in hanging baskets. Additionally, …
South Florida ag news colleague Katrina Elskin at Lake Okeechobee News follows up with more from last week’s South Florida Water Management meetings in West Palm Beach. Discussion topics included water storage options north of Lake Okeechobee, a topic of keen concern to farmers and ranchers alike in that region of the state. SFWMD considers use of ASR wells WEST …
Our AgNet Media friends in Clermont-Ferrand, France, just released the updated program for their upcoming Sommet De L’Elevage (Livestock Summit), which is one of, if not the biggest of its kind of events in the world. Speaking from first hand experience, this “Sommet” is an incredible experience for anyone in cattle or livestock businesses, particularly if you like to travel …
The annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will take place this weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman has a look at what to expect during this year’s event.
