When it comes to the grain trade, many are watching how the current heat wave may affect prices. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Senate Ag Subcommittee Discusses Impacts of Western Drought
The Senate Ag Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources took up the topic of the Western Drought during a recent hearing. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado opened the hearing with comments on the situation of drought in his state and how it’s affecting the Colorado River. “My state sits at the headwaters of the Colorado River, which starts …
From Agatha to Alex?
Many in South Florida are carefully watching a rare weather event that could take place later this week. As Rod Bain reports, an eastern Pacific hurricane crossed Mexico and is currently in the Atlantic Basin. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains how the recent Eastern Pacific hurricane could develop into a named Atlantic tropical storm system by the end of this …
Deadline Approaching for Climate Smart Partnerships
A deadline is approaching for funding for certain USDA partnerships. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds potential partners that the deadline to apply for the second round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is Friday, June 10. This funding pool includes proposals from $250,000 to $4,999,999 that emphasize the enrollment of …
USDA-NRCS Offers EWP after a Natural Disaster
With the 2022 hurricane season starting June 1st, and the fact forecasters have predicted another active season, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP). If your area were to suffer damage from a natural disaster, the EWP can help relieve imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms and hurricanes. Aid …
Agricultural Markets Watching Weather Conditions
As we get set to head into a holiday weekend, those involved in agricultural markets continue to watch the weather forecasts closely, for a variety of reasons. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NOAA Predicts an Above-average Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tuesday predicted a seventh consecutive above-average Atlantic hurricane season. With the six-month season starting next week, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecast 14 to 21 named storms, of which six to 10 storms could reach hurricane strength, and three to six of those are forecast to be major systems. One reason for this year’s forecast is the …
Southeast Storm System Benefits Agriculture
Tropical moisture has been accumulating across parts of the Southeast this week, but it is not expected to develop into a tropical storm. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how this pre-hurricane season weather system is bringing much needed moisture to some ag producers in the Southeast. The 2022 Hurricane Season officially begins Wednesday, June 1st. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Additional Funds for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
The USDA has announced additional funds for livestock producers who were affected by wildfires and droughts. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to make the announcement to our listeners. Listen here: The USDA says ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe …
Hay and Cattle in Drought
Drought coverage continues to expand to record, or near record, levels in the U.S. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas in the country as of March 1st. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024