"According to the U.S. Economic Research Service, the U.S. had nearly 60 years of agricultural trade surpluses, a streak that ended in fiscal years 2019 and 2020."
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Ag Secretary Stresses Importance of Farmer Voices to New Administration
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled across parts of Iowa on Monday to talk with farmers and agribusiness people about what is important for them to continue to run their farms properly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"While applying the perfect nutrients at the perfect time may lead to high yields, that’s not economically viable for most production systems."
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"Authorities in Grainger County, Tennessee, are investigating the theft of 80,000 pounds of beef worth $350,000 from Southeastern Provision LLC, after an allegedly fraudulent trucking company, “List Trucking Sales,” picked up the shipments and disappeared."
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Fake company may have vanished with $350K of Tenn. beef | AGDAILY
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Trucking company, List Trucking Sales, allegedly stole 80,000 pounds of beef worth $350,000 from Southeastern Provision, LLC in Tennessee.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"World production was a half million bales greater, and world imports were 220,000 bales greater, respectively, compared to February."
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USDA adjusts world cotton balance, U.S. unchanged
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"For the third consecutive year, the prestigious Milk Business Awards will be a highlight of the conference."
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Highlighting Excellence in Dairy: The 2025 Milk Business Awards
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For the third consecutive year, the prestigious Milk Business Awards honor exceptional dairy producers who have demonstrated excellence across various aspects of the business. The deadline to apply fo...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here is the Frost Dates Calculator to help you find the average dates of the last frost of spring and the first frost of fall for locations across the U.S. and Canada.
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Use our Frost Dates Calculator to find the average dates of the last frost of spring and the first frost of fall for locations across the U.S. and Canada. Enter your ZIP or Postal code in the fie...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“My main focus was preserving the dignity and respect of these women,” she says. “As a writer, photographer and videographer, it was very important to me to relay their stories in the most accurate way possible.”
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Cultivating Change Through Agricultural Communications
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Supporting female farmers in Uganda was a life-changing experience for Arkansas FFA Alumna and former National FFA Secretary Anna Mathis.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
April is National Frog Month!
Did you know that frogs are basically nature’s little superheroes? They control insect populations, serve as important environmental indicators, and have some seriously wild adaptations—like freezing solid in the winter and hopping 20 times their body length!
Throughout the month we will be highlighting some amazing species you can see right here in our state-
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Joni Ruth Our local farm radio station shared this. North of you? Thought this was interesting.
"The March 31st Prospective Plantings report from the USDA was much anticipated and indicated that U.S. producers will shift a significant amount of acreage to corn in 2025."
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Estimating Total Crop Acres for the U.S. Over 1998-2025
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An important constraint on shifts in acreage for individual crops is the total size of crop acreage in the U.S. Previous work by Farmdoc showed that total crop acreage fell sharply from 2014 through 2...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"One survey from 2022 showed that 40 percent of growers say Palmer amaranth and waterhemp are difficult to control with current preemergence corn herbicides."
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Storen satisfies the demand for improved residual weed control | AGDAILY
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Syngenta's Storen corn herbicide is a residual that uses a premium formulation to keep fields cleaner for longer — and growers are taking notice.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“In the U.S., we generally know how to remove fire ants in yards, playgrounds and parks, etc., but we do not typically treat large acreages of unmanaged habitat for fire ants. We’ve learned how to manage and co-exist with them. But this new eradication effort in Australia is huge, involving hundreds of people and covering a vast amount of acreage.”
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AgriLife Extension entomologist crosses globe to tackle fire ants - AgriLife Today
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Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service entomologist provides Australians with Texas-based expertise on eradicating fire ants.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here are the fisheries public meetings that were held last week. Videos of those presentations have been posted; click below to watch now:
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Public Meetings on Tape, 2025 | Nebraskaland Magazine
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Online public fisheries meetings were held last week. Videos are posted so Nebraska anglers can watch them.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Why do I even have a Department of Forestry?” Stitt said. “Let's just get rid of the whole thing. I'd saved $75 million for the taxpayers. Or let's take 50 million of that and let's give it to our local firefighters.”
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Gov. Stitt floats the idea of dissolving Oklahoma Forestry Services
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Last week, Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized the Oklahoma State Forester’s response to the fires that blazed across Oklahoma in March. This week, the governor is floating the concept of axing the entire F...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Currently decked with 1,200 solar panels, the farm matches its own electricity needs through renewable energy."
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From Farm to 'Shark Tank:' One East Coast Dairy’s Eco-Friendly Pitch
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Amanda Freund, a Connecticut dairy farmer is headed to "Shark Tank," where she aims to propel her creation, CowPots, into the mainstream.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“How much potassium leaves in grain depends on yield, and both wheat and double-crop soybean yields can vary within the field,” says Jamie Bultemeier, an agronomist with A&L Great Lakes Labs and a farmer himself.
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Potassium math crucial for double-crop success
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Discover how double-cropping soybeans impacts soil fertility and learn essential strategies for maintaining optimal potassium levels in your fields for improved crop yields.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for the monarch butterfly. The eastern migratory population is estimated to have declined by approximately 80%. The western migratory population has declined by more than 95% since the 1980s."
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Saving monarchs subject for debate - Powell Tribune
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for one of the nation’s most beloved species — the monarch butterfly. In the 1980s, over 4.5 million western monarchs …0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The drop in sentiment was influenced by falling crop prices since mid-February, along with increasing uncertainty surrounding agricultural trade and farm policy."
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Farmer sentiment drops amid trade and policy concerns | AGDAILY
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Farmer sentiment declined in March leading to drops in key indices despite steady farmland values and cautious optimism about future conditions.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Ecoinformatics can tell us about the past and present, but more importantly it can tell us about the future and help us make better decisions at community and global levels.”
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Ecoinformatics researcher advances conservation science - AgriLife Today
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The emerging field of ecoinformatics is transforming the way we understand and manage ecological systems and real-world challenges.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"He holds more than 120 Nebraska Master Angler Awards for 14 species and holds more than 30 In-Fisherman Master Angler Awards for eight species."
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Most Interesting Fisherman | Nebraskaland Magazine
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Fishing humor for the weekend. Many of us anglers are legends in our own minds. Short video clip with a humorous view of "legendary" anglers.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Tagged with the number 446 on his ear, Keifer is five years old. He enjoys special treats, getting pets and taking bites from the caretakers’ sandwiches."
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'Number 446': how one special buffalo serves as a testimony to Cheyenne and Arapaho resilience
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On a large plot of land outside the small town of Concho, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes manage hundreds of bison. But one member of the herd has a special place in his keeper’s hearts.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Earliest harvest ever! Southern Oklahoma is ready to roll!
Edited to add: Happy April 1 
No, winter wheat is still green down south —- assuming it has received rain. 
It is usually late May or early June before we harvest in this part of the world.
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We don’t want to create a ruckus, in case viewers don’t scroll down, so Happy April Fool’s Day!
"Currently decked with 1,200 solar panels, the farm matches its own electricity needs through renewable energy."
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From Farm to 'Shark Tank:' One East Coast Dairy’s Eco-Friendly Pitch
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Amanda Freund, a Connecticut dairy farmer is headed to "Shark Tank," where she aims to propel her creation, CowPots, into the mainstream.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Lacking enough venture capital to continue manufacturing machines, the ag tech company FarmWise based in Salinas, Calif., will close April 1."
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FarmWise closure signals ag tech industry shifts
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FarmWise ag tech company closes amid venture capital shortage, leaving farmers uncertain about the future of their automated weeding machines and raising questions about ag tech industry stability.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would exempt student loan repayments from taxable income for veterinarians working in underserved areas, similar to an existing provision for physicians."
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Bipartisan bill aims to ease tax burden for rural veterinarians | AGDAILY
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A bipartisan bill aims to address the rural veterinary shortage by exempting loan repayments from taxable income hoping to assist vets in underserved areas.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“If you can maintain your soil phosphorus and potassium levels, and work to only apply what you remove, that tends to be a fairly efficient approach for profitability and production.”
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At the KGS, we do not take positions on any issues related to our geologic resources. But that doesn't include the invasive Bradford Pears! If you see a Bradford Pear sapling, gently smother it with a large quartzite boulder, or a native rock of your choice, until it is dead.
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Geese are starting to nest across Nebraska. If you're experiencing depredation or nuisance issues, follow these steps:
𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Eliminate isolated areas for nesting, such as nesting boxes, islands or peninsulas. Allow for more unmanicured areas on your property but keep areas close to entrances free of vegetation. Consider changing landscaping materials from plan
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"To slow the spread of these invasive trees, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine for Callery pear trees, preventing their sale within Kansas starting in 2027."
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‘Kind of a Jurassic Park situation’: Invasive spread of Callery pear trees
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In addition to the white blooms, Dr. Beck said an easy way to spot an invasive and non-intentionally planted Callery pear is in the branches, there are thorns.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
April is National Native Plant Month, which makes it a good time to highlight the importance of using native plants in gardens, yards, and wild spaces!
Many areas in Maryland are overloaded with invasive plants such as garlic mustard, Japanese barberry, Asiatic bittersweet, wavyleaf basketgrass, English ivy, and Callery pear. As we try to replace these plants with native choices, it is important
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Firestone estimates each hour a flat tire keeps a farmer from planting cost the farm $2,475.
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Burcucumber is a summer annual weed that can be troublesome because of its aggressive growth and prolonged seedling emergence in corn and soybean fields. Get control tips: bit.ly/4ayUTQq
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Even in nature, there’s always that one relative who does things a little differently.
Meet the Northern Flicker—the rebel of the woodpecker family. While their relatives are busy hammering away at trees, flickers are out here breaking stereotypes… by digging around in the dirt for ants like a feathery anteater.
And if you’ve ever heard their call, you know they sound like they’re laughing at th
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"Applications are now open through August 15, 2025, for farmers interested in participating in the $10-billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which is being administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)."
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$10 Billion in ECAP Aid Now Available to Qualifying Farmers
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The opportunity to participate comes available at a crucial time, as growers are experiencing low commodity prices, high input costs and a variety of trade uncertainties.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Snapping turtles: the original ‘carry-on’ travelers.
These tough guys often cruise around with a whole ecosystem on their backs—algae, mud, duckweed, and even the occasional hitchhiking insect. Unlike other turtles, they can’t retract into their shells, so all that gunk helps them blend into their surroundings.
Hopefully, your load is a little lighter heading into the weekend—but if not, just em
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Oh Deer! 
This is a gentle reminder to please leave wildlife alone. It’s not uncommon for deer (and other animals) to leave their young alone while mom forages for food nearby. Once the fawn has grown in size and strength, it will begin to follow its mother.
Photo by Pete Bizjak / Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
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Meet Class 8 of the Kansas Corn Collegiate Academy! This weekend they will participate in an industry tour in the Wichita area to learn how different sectors of our state's ag industry work together. #kscorn
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WHOA! 
Barb Senters Palen captured this photo of a "split" in the sky this evening in Beloit. The phenomenon is most likely a front meeting with the sky.
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"It is best for the horses if producers wait until grass is 6-8 inches tall before turning them out to graze, even for short periods."
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Practical tips for spring pasture turnout for ranch horses
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Getting pasture turnout right can help prevent health issues with working ranch horses.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Development of resistance is really a natural phenomenon,” says Safeer Hassan, technical lead for corn traits at Bayer Crop Sciences. “It’s going to happen. That’s why we tell people there’s no silver bullets when it comes to controlling any of the insects, especially rootworm.”
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Corn rootworm resistance challenges Bt technology
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Choosing the right seed is a start, but crop rotations should also be part of the resistance management mix.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In the coming weeks, Pillen has promised to appoint more members and is eyeing a group of about 20 to 25 people who will focus on water quality and quantity but also education."
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Gov. Jim Pillen appointed a "Water Quality and Quantity Task Force" as he seeks to merge two Nebraska state departments.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
