Ag in the News

07/08/2010

National and International

Time to Scout for Western Bean Cutworms
University of Illinois Western bean cutworm moths have been spotted in high numbers in Lee County, Ill. Dale Baird, University of Illinois Extension crop systems educator, reported Tuesday that his two-day capture was the largest he’s seen since he began monitoring this insect pest five years ago. MORE!

Dairy Consolidation and Monopoly Money
Dairy Today editor The USDA/Department of Justice hearing on market concentration and consolidation June 25 attracted Wisconsin politicians to the University of Wisconsin’s Union Theater stage like moths to a porch light. Unlike so many such politics-for-the-six-o’clock-news events, however, Wisconsin’s Senators (both Democrats) were asking the pertinent questions. MORE!

July Crop Comments
How's the weather in your parts? Is your planting ahead or behind schedule? What is your 2010 crop mix? MORE!

Department of Justice Challenges Arizona Immigration Law
The Department of Justice challenged the state of Arizona’s recently passed immigration law, S.B. 1070, in federal court today. MORE!

Illinois Corn Condition
Farm Journal Crops and Technology Editor Corn conditions in Illinois have been scattered all over the board after 24" of rainfall since May 1. Earliest-planted corn looks great, while corn that was planted later shows staggered and ragged emergence. MORE!