$10 billion in direct economic assistance payments will soon be issued by FSA to help agricultural producers overcome increased input costs 📈 and falling commodity prices 📉. Payments made through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program are based on reported crop acres for eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year, including: wheat, corn, sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, extra-long staple cotton, long grain rice, medium grain rice, peanuts, soybeans, , dry peas, lentils, small chickpeas, and large chickpeas, and oilseeds (canola, crambe, flax, mustard, rapeseed, safflower, sesame, and sunflower).
Eligible producers will receive a pre-filled FSA-63 ECAP application form that can be returned to their nearest FSA office in-person, online, or by email or fax. Need more details? Visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ecap?utm_source=fsafacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ECAP_Launch2025.
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This 115 year old postcard shows the Chanute, Kansas Santa Fe Railroad Freight Yards.
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Tune in to the KFRM 550 AM Farm Radio Sorghum Report today, March 18, and again on Thursday, March 20, at 1:30 PM CT as Maddy Meier, director of communications and outreach, shares key strategies to boost profitability on your sorghum acres.
Listen here: kfrm.com/listen-live/
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We are celebrating Kansas Ag Day at the Kansas State Capitol today with several other Kansas Ag organizations! Today we are extra thankful for the farmers and ag businesses who work hard to provide us with our food, fiber, and fuel!
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Legislation Looks to Limit Crop Protection Lawsuits
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Today marks the first day of Spring! 🌼 Does it feel like spring where you are?
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“A lot of time and labor get put into raising backyard chickens, as well as supplies,” Archer said. “People don’t necessarily think about how much that may cost.”
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Five things to know about raising backyard chickens - AgriLife Today
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"The migratory spring season for swallows is underway, and barn swallows will typically enter the southern U.S. until mid-April."
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Tips to prevent barn swallow nests this spring - AgriLife Today
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Amid barn swallow migration, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert provides tips on preventing nesting while adhering to federal law.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Guided by our land-grant heritage, we invest in the present and future of agriculture — supporting people, strengthening programs and fostering innovation."
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Growing together: A visual celebration of agriculture - AgriLife Today
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Agriculture touches every part of our lives, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear, so celebrate growing together on National Ag Day.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Biological products can serve as a bridge to build soil health, or they can simply serve as another recurring input cost like fertilizer."
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Biology of soil determines the fate of applied fertilizer | AGDAILY
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By not tilling the soil and disrupting the world of the soil microbiome, organisms are able to do their job of capturing nitrogen from the air and cycle nitrogen to the next crop.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service are exploring a solution that leverages the sawfly’s natural foe to significantly reduce the harm it causes."
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When the enemy of your enemy is a friend to crops | AGDAILY
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Agricultural Research Service scientists are using a tiny native wasp to combat the wheat stem sawfly, offering farmers a natural pest control solution.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“U.S. wheat still needs to remain competitive on the global market, but risks to the overall Northern Hemisphere crop are trending higher, providing underlying support for the cash market, which is being noticed by traders."
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Wheat In The Green Again This Morning | Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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On Tuesday morning, May corn was lower while May soybean and wheat contracts were higher.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"She’s researching how to grow chickpeas in lunar regolith, otherwise known as moondust."
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Jess Atkin, a moonshot scientist's giant leap for plant-kind - AgriLife Today
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Jess Atkin is doing something many might consider impossible —researching how to grow chickpeas in regolith.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"On Tuesday, March 18, FFA student members, advisors, and leaders across the country will come together to share the importance of agriculture with elected officials and their communities as part of National Ag Day."
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Students and leaders will gather to celebrate and advocate for agriculture and agricultural education during National Ag Day.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Somewhere over the rainbow...no leprechaun loot, just an elk-ceptional view!
Image: A herd of elk at the base of a rainbow captured in Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS/VIP T. Rizzo-Seim
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The average last frost date for spring in Kansas is April 14th, 2025.
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Who's excited for hummingbirds? ✋😊
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most widespread North American hummingbird species. In the summer, they're found across the eastern half of the country and much of southern Canada. Migration from Central America starts as early as late February, with most reaching their summer breeding grounds by late May.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! 🍀🍀🍀Lucky to be Green
You thought four-leaf clovers were rare? Try spotting all the green creatures hiding in nature. Some, like the green treefrog and green anole, match the scenery, making them nature’s version of a sneaky leprechaun. Others, like the giant green anemone, just flex their Irish spirit 24/7, with no need to blend in.
May your St. Patrick’s Day be as wild and wonderful as nature itself.
📸: Green anole by Loren Merrill
📸: Aerial view of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge by Josh Blouin
📸: Giant green sea anemone by Ken Donaldson
📸: Green tree frog by Craig McIntyre
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What's that bird?
This time of year, around 650,000 sandhill cranes travel though Nebraska on their way north. If you're lucky, you may also spot one of approximately 500 whooping cranes remaining in the wild, traveling alongside their brethren.
If you happen to see any, please submit a sighting report to help our biologists track populations at: brnw.ch/21wRlHt
*NOTE - Whooping cranes should not be approached or disturbed. If cranes become alert or stop foraging, you are too close. Remain at least a half mile away and stay in your vehicle. If birds are disturbed and take flight, they may fatally collide with power lines or other objects.
📸: Illustrations by Tim Reigert
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"The Los Angeles Times has reported a potentially troubling genetic mutation in dairy cows infected with H5N1 bird flu in San Bernardino County, but federal agencies have yet to confirm the findings."
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H5N1 mutation on Calif. dairies raises transmission concerns | AGDAILY
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A genetic mutation of H5N1 detected in California dairy cows raises concerns about increased mammal-to-mammal transmission and potential human infections.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"State lawmakers were told Monday that restoring funding for a Standing Bear museum and improvements at two large lakes would enhance tourism and economic development and honor 'an extraordinary Nebraskan.'"
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"Saint Patrick’s Day is a holiday that involves wearing green and drinking green beer."
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Columnist Jerry Nelson isn’t Irish, but he opines on some St. Patrick’s Day memories, including the similarities between Irish corned beef and Norwegian rullepølse from his childhood.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled two programs that give states, tribal governments, schools and food banks money to buy local food from farmers."
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USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food
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The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Groth is an agronomic service representative for Syngenta Crop Protection covering the state of Wisconsin."
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Get to Know Nick Groth and His Approach to Supporting Wisconsin Growers
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Whether it’s understanding how to manage a weed like waterhemp or helping a grower find the best products for their dollar in this tight economy, Nick Groth is up for the challenge. During the growi...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Their story is one of growth and adaptation, as Rolinda Acres has transformed from milking 150 cows in 2001 to a current bustling operation that now manages 950 cows."
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From Traditional to Technological: The Evolution of Rolinda Acres
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Rolinda Acres presents a remarkable narrative of blending tradition with technology, guided by both heritage and adaptability.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In the last five years alone the number of dairy cows has surged by 88,000 or 69%, positioning South Dakota as a national leader in dairy cow inventory growth."
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From Farm to Fortune: Discover South Dakota’s Dairy Surge
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"Corn rootworms know how to overcome control by Bt traits through resistance, especially in continuous corn. Crop rotation is effective where practical but not foolproof."
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New ways to battle corn rootworm in the works
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Do gene modification or biologicals hold promise? Researchers and entomologists are trying to determine an answer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A dozen large, white-shell eggs costs more than $8 on average."
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Could broiler eggs help reduce table egg prices?
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Surplus broiler eggs — around 400 million per year — are currently used for animal feed or simply disposed of.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Broilers don’t lay eggs.
Make sure to check out the full moon tonight!🌕
This worm moon got its name because March is when earthworms emerge from their winter dormancy. 🪱
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"According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, there were 67 tornadoes in March last year. AccuWeather is predicting 75–150 tornadoes in March 2025."
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Severe Midwest Thunderstorms, Blizzard to Pack One-Two Punch
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Chances for severe storms, tornadoes, hail, and high winds precede the looming possibility for more snow.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In October 2024, Justin filed a civil suit against Echelbarger, which is still pending in a county court."
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Farmers Caught in Multimillion-Dollar Machinery Loan Nightmare
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A legal case unravels a web of business deception in a close-knit Indiana farming community, exposing dozens of delinquent machinery loans worth more than $2 million.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"High-sugar silage is nutritionally desirable for dairy cattle as a great source of energy."
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Reaching new fiber heights with male sterile sorghum | AGDAILY
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New research from Texas A&M mines the silver lining of a “berry-free” sorghum for dairy cattle diets.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Currently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits payments to growers with combined farm and nonfarm adjusted gross income above $900,000, which excludes the vast majority of specialty crop growers, such as those growing strawberries in California or apples in North Carolina, from receiving critical disaster relief."
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Bipartisan bill expands disaster relief for specialty crop growers | AGDAILY
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A bipartisan bill seeks to expand disaster relief access for specialty crop growers, waiving AGI restrictions for those earning 75% of their income farming.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"According to Dr. Ian Heap at WeedScience.org, since 2000, growers have seen a 275 percent increase in the number of weed species with multiple herbicide resistances."
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Combating weed resistance in corn fields using residuals | AGDAILY
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Advanced technologies such as Storen corn herbicide from Syngenta are crucial to addressing weed resistance on American farms.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The AIP was designed to encourage the adoption of untrained wild horses and burros by offering financial incentives of up to $1,000."
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Feds pause incentive program for wild horse adoptions | AGDAILY
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The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily paused its Adoption Incentive Program following a U.S. District Court ruling, sparking debate among advocates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Hebert Grain Ventures CEO Kristjan Hebert has built a sharp strategy for managing the machines and people that stretch across his 41,000-acre small grains venture in western Canada."
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Double Down on Data: How Blackjack Strategy Inspires One Smart Farm
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Like a sharp card player trying to gain an edge against the house, you always have to know your numbers in today’s competitive farm landscape. Here’s how one mega operation does it.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last Saturday was International Women's Day!
More than half of farms & ranches in these Southern plains states have a female producer involved.
Check out these stats on the Women in Ag in Oklahoma & neighboring states!
Farms & Ranches with a Female Producer
- Oklahoma: 45,498 operations (65%)
- Kansas: 30,608 operations (55%)
- Missouri: 52,810 operations (60%
- Arkansas: 24,391 operations (65%)
- Texas: 143,585 operations (62%)
- New Mexico: 13,357 operations (64%)
- Colorado: 25,007 operations (69%)
Data from 2022 Census of Ag (USDA) bit.ly/2022AgCensusStates
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"Now available, the Swine Health Information Center has released its 2025 Plan of Work Research Program Request for Proposals, allocating $1.5 million to fund targeted research addressing critical swine health priorities."
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Swine Health Information Center makes investment with 2025 Plan of Work RFP
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Research provides critical information and drives innovation to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“The goal is to diversify our food system, which currently relies on a limited number of raw materials or resources,” said Husker food engineer Ozan Ciftci.
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Nebraska-based global center to drive bioeconomy for the future of food
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"Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will attend a 4 p.m. reception and book signing in the auditorium before the 5:30 p.m. film screening."
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Pioneering animal scientist Grandin to attend documentary screening
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"Florida has a long-standing tradition of citrus judging contests, and it’s no surprise given the state’s deep-rooted connection to the industry."
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Highland County 4-H makes Florida citrus its auction centerpiece | AGDAILY
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Highlands County 4-H’s citrus project gives youth hands-on experience in citrus cultivation while helping preserve Florida’s citrus heritage.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"It’s important to do any transplants while the plants are still dormant before the season of new growth begins."
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Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
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