Close Senate Races Highlight Ag Policy
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:01PM CDT
Key Senate races in battleground states like Montana, Wisconsin, and Nebraska could determine control of the Senate in the upcoming election. Republicans aim to flip seats held by Democrats, but a surprise race in Nebraska could upend those plans.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, October 21, 2024 3:59PM CDT
Corn was 65% harvested and soybeans were 81% harvested as of Sunday, Oct. 20, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress Report. Winter wheat was 73% planted.
Breaking Down CRP Acreage, Rental Rates
Monday, October 21, 2024 2:39PM CDT
The USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has reached its highest enrollment level since 2013, with a notable shift toward Grasslands CRP, which supports grazing operations. Under the Biden administration, CRP acreage has increased by 5.36 million acres, now totaling 25.86 million acres -- just shy of the 27-million-acre cap established by the 2018 Farm Bill.
Savvy Seed Decisions - 4
Monday, October 21, 2024 2:04PM CDT
Farmers have myriad choices when it comes to seed treatments. DTN/Progressive Farmer sits down with Seed Life Brand Manager Katie Dowson to discuss these crop protection products.