New data provides more proof that the food vs. fuel debate is off base. — From Southwest Farm Press New data released by the federal government shows consumers are paying less for groceries today than they were just six months … Continued
Producers aren’t the only ones hurting from low yields this year. This article, out of Wichita, Kansas, describes the low crop’s effect on custom harvesters. — From the Rick Plumlee, The Wichita Eagle As custom wheat harvesters move into the … Continued
— From Texas AgriLife Communications Weather highlights from the most recent Texas Crop, Weather Report: NORTH: Soil moisture was adequate. The temperatures were well into the 90s with high humidity. Some areas had scattered thunderstorms. High winds were more of … Continued
— From the High Plains Journal Recently, Texas Wheat Producers Board Member Bob Beakley was featured by the High Plains Journal for their All Aboard Harvest project. This week they updated his harvest progress. Beakley has served on the Board … Continued
The Texas Crop Conditions Report, released yesterday afternoon, estimate that 37 percent of the winter wheat crop has been harvested. This is compared to the five-year average of 45 percent. The report, which can be seen here, also confirmed reports … Continued
Harvest has continued moving across the state and producers in the Southern Panhandle, near Lubbock, will begin cutting soon. Yields in the area are expected to be low due to continued drought and late-spring freeze damage. Meanwhile, producers near Waco … Continued
— From House Agriculture Committee Yesterday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review pending climate change legislation under consideration by Congress. The Agriculture Committee heard testimony from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and from representatives of conservation, energy, and … Continued
— From U.S. Wheat Associates Monsanto Company and BASF scientists have unveiled the discovery that a naturally occurring gene can help corn plants combat drought conditions and confer yield stability during periods of inadequate water supplies. The companies said they … Continued
This morning also brought the June WASDE Report. Below are the highlights from the report: WHEAT: U.S. wheat supplies for 2009/10 are lowered this month reflecting a 10-million-bushel reduction in forecast winter wheat production. Soft red winter wheat, forecast down … Continued
— Ron Smith, Farm Press Editorial Staff Market opportunities for the 2009 corn crop and the 2009-2010 wheat harvest depend on factors as close to home as how much it rains in Iowa, as far off as how long it … Continued