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NSP Board elects officers, appoints new directors
Dan Atkinsson elected chairmen of National Sorghum Producers BoardThe National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected officers and appointed four new individuals to the board during its annual...
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2018 NASS U.S. and State Cash Rent Survey results published
Texas and Oklahoma report highest increase in farm real estate value, while the Southeast Region posts highest average pastureland value.The USDA recently released their 2018 Land Values Summary, which...
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Basis shows quality wheat pays
Protein may be more important than test weight but with protein well above average, test weight can result in below average basis.The value (price) of wheat is determined by quantity and quality....
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Wheat acres could rise slightly as prices trend upward; winter moisture expected
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Sept. 5, 2018 Texas wheat producers may increase planted acres slightly as the forecast for moisture through winter and market trends improve outlook, according to Texas...
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A forward-thinking approach to fall tillage
Using a one-size-fits-all tillage strategy isn’t always the best solution.With much focus today on planting technology, tillage ideology and all types of precision technologies, attention to...
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Company to expand test of hybrid selection tool
The Climate Corporation is moving ahead with Seed Advisor in a prerelease trial for 2019.The science of crop modeling keeps advancing. Company software engineers are expanding their knowledge of the...
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West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Institute Annual Conference Set for...
Conference programs promote safe and effective use of agricultural chemicals, protection and preservation of natural resourcesThe West Texas Agricultural Chemicals Institute will host their annual...
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Cotton Spin: Looking Ahead to 2019
Never too early to be thinking about opportunities and risks.There are so many questions remaining about the current crop that it seems crazy to be talking about 2019. But, for planning purposes, it’s...
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From Right to Repair to rules regarding H2A worker program, Lashmet addresses...
Lashmet covers relevant law topics for farmers and ranchers, interviews law expertsThe Ag Law in the Field Podcast continues to grow in popularity, so I wanted to share some info about the podcast and...
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Hurricane developments: When it rains it pours
Historic hurricane developments headed to the United States? Carolinas prepare for the worst while Texas officials are on alert.When it comes to weather, no one can say with certainty when or where it...
View ArticleNMSU Regents approve Resolution supporting GO Bonds
Projects to include $25 million for renovations, modernization of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences facilitiesNew Mexico State University’s Board of Regents voted on a...
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USDA crop progress: Corn, soybean quality buck expectations
Corn quality advances one point, with soybean quality rising two points.The latest USDA Crop Progress report was delayed by a day due to “technical issues,” meaning analyst had to wait an extra day to...
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Pressure on ag markets increases as foreign currency values decline, U.S....
Effect of tariffs not the same for all commodities. 2019 futures market prices signalling lower prices, less profitability for growers. Tariffs and how exchange rates and interest rates are shaping...
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AmeriZao jujube fruit tasting workshop slated for Sept. 28 at Alcalde
American jujube fruit trees "excellent alternative" for growersHave you ever tasted a AmeriZao? It has the texture of an apple, but not the tartness. It can also taste like a date. This fruit of many...
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El Niño weather patterns expected to bring wetter conditions through winter
Texas Crop and Weather – Sept. 11, 2018 Texas is emerging from one of the hottest, driest summers on record, but the long-term forecast suggests winter and spring will be wet, according to the state...
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Defoliation on horizon, tips to consider
Growers encouraged to be prepared to adjust harvest aid treatments if they've received rainfall initiating cotton plant regrowth.With cotton harvest on the horizon in many parts of the Southwest and...
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Students: How many of you think agriculture affects you?
Ag Awareness and Appreciation Day teaches kids about agriculture, water conservation and equipment safetyA junior high teacher in a primarily agricultural community asks her morning class, “How many of...
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Rural community hosts Agriculture Awareness and Appreciation Day for students
Local businesses, area organizations and county agencies visit with elementary to high school-aged students about agriculture. Friday, Sept. 14, local businesses, area organizations and county agencies...
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Editing in a yield increase
Yield10 is an ag bioscience company focused on targeted genes that show promise in boosting yield.The promise of gene editing to boost crop performance is real. The key is finding which genes that can...
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Texas Tech fans whiteout the stadium to celebrate cotton
Football fans encouraged to look at their clothing labels before they purchase and wear 100 percent cotton to the game. Cotton and football. A bit like salt and pepper: each unique on its own and yet...
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