Hurricane Francine Caps Off Rainy Period, Causes Seed Damage In Louisiana Soybeans
Many areas of Louisiana received several consecutive days of rain between August 28 to September 12. The rainy period was capped off with Hurricane Francine on September 11. The continuous precipitation caused weather damage in soybean plants that were mature or near maturity.
Fields planted on or before April 16 at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center were harvested by August 28 and had good yield and quality. In addition, fields planted on May 6 or later did not show weather damage on September 12.
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Sugarcane Farmers are Looking to Rebound after Hurricane Francine
Sugarcane farmers across Louisiana are grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, which left fields battered and cane stalks bent in its wake.
In Brusly, Drew Masciz expressed optimism despite the visible signs of damage to their fields.
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Welcome Harvest & National Rice Month 2024
Last week, USA Rice kicked off September’s National Rice Month (NRM) with a slew of promotional activities and promotions aimed at raising awareness of domestic rice and paying homage to those responsible for producing it.
Thirty-four years ago, September was designated as National Rice Month through an official act of Congress and presidential proclamation to honor the more than 125,000 individuals responsible for producing, milling, handling, and processing U.S.-grown rice, highlighting the cultural, nutritional, and economic importance of U.S.-grown rice, and showcasing the domestic rice industry.
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American Soybean Association Closely Monitoring Port Strike Threats
A leader with the American Soybean Association says she’s concerned about the threat of a port strike and its potential impact on the soy industry.
ASA director of government affairs Alexa Combelic says a shutdown of East and Gulf Coast export facilities would disrupt the U.S. supply chain. “These are the ports that are shipping goods via container,” she said. “While most soybeans are sent via bulk shipment, we have over two and a half million metric tons of soybeans that are shipped via container.”
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Proposed Changes Threaten Fairness In Dairy Policy
Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders being considered by USDA could hurt farmers the FMMO system is designed to protect. The American Farm Bureau Federation delivered that message in comments sent today to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall emphasized the analysis in a follow-up letter to Mr. Vilsack as well.
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Crop Market Update: September, 2024
The 2024/25 U.S. corn outlook calls for smaller supplies and a modest decline in ending stocks. Projected beginning stocks for 2024/25 are 55 million bushels lower based on increases in exports and corn used for ethanol for 2023/24. Corn production for 2024/25 is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, this estimate is a 39 million bushel increase from last month’s projections. This production increase was the result of a 0.5-bushel increase in yield from previous estimates to 183.6 bushels per acre. Harvested area for grain is unchanged at 82.7 million.
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Sugar Cane Farmers Assess Damage After Hurricane Francine
When Hurricane Francine swept across southern Louisiana Wednesday evening, sugar cane crops along LA 1 were damaged and farmers say they’re taking time to assess the severity.
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USDA Reports Confirm: Foreign Sugar Subsidies as Sour as Ever
If you thought the global sugar market was cleaning up its act after being named one of the world’s most distorted commodity markets – think again.
Every year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts together thousands of reports, published as part of the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN), including annual reports that detail many ways foreign governments are intervening in their domestic sugar markets.
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Eric Boles to Keynote Closing Session at 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention
Eric Boles, a global expert in talent development, change management and cultural transformation, will address attendees as closing general session keynote speaker during the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday, Jan. 27. Boles is founder and CEO of The Game Changers Inc., a leadership training and development company headquartered in Lakewood, Washington. Boles is a thought leader in business strategies, providing in-depth coaching and consulting to help organizational leaders increase productivity and attain peak performance from teams they lead, in addition to authoring “Moving to Great…Unleashing Your Best in Life and Work.”
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These Small Black-owned Farms are Growing Crops with the Climate in Mind
A number of small Black-owned farms in the Gulf South are growing crops with the climate in mind. Hilery Gobert is among them. He owns a 65-acre farm in Iowa, La., that he started farming in 2020. He has been trying to improve the soil since then. To do that, he rotates crops and uses cover crops to keep nutrients in the ground. The land now supports a variety of crops, including okra, figs, Asian eggplants and watermelons.
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Louisiana Farm and Ranch: September 2024
Thanks to Buck Leonards and the staff at Louisiana Farm and Ranch for providing the digital edition.
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Louisiana Crop Production Report: September 12, 2024
Louisiana corn for grain production is forecast at 85.0 million bushels, up 3 percent from August 1 forecast but down 29 percent from 2023. Based on conditions as of September 1, yield is expected to average 191 bushels per acre, up 6 bushels from last month and up 16 bushels from last year. Harvested acreage for grain is estimated at 445,000 acres, down 235,000 acres from 2023.
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Farmer Uses Soybean Field To Pop The Question
A farmer in North Dakota used soybeans to propose to his girlfriend in a unique way that took months of planning.
Justin Lehmann started planning the proposal in May when he was planting soybeans on his farm near Havana.
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Cotton Demand Weakens, Long-Term Solutions Needed
Agriculture is grappling with uncertainty as political turmoil, extreme weather patterns, and global conflicts converge with a pending new farm bill and rising production costs, all set against the backdrop of depressed commodity prices.
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Harris, Trump Outline Agricultural Priorities
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump revealed their priorities for American agriculture in responses provided by their campaigns to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bureau asked the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees to respond with their stances on several topics that directly affect farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Topics include crop insurance, taxes, labor and rural infrastructure.
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