Gov. Bryant: agriculture’s economic role often underrated
Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the economy in Mississippi and other Mid-South states, and, as such, it should be promoted and protected — not neglected, said Gov. Phil Bryant at this year's Delta Council annual meeting.
New traits: Soybeans' gleaming future
Are we near the “Decade of the Bean,” as Monsanto’s Roy Fuchs likes to tell visitors to the company’s sprawling research complex in Chesterfield, Mo.?
Farm bill – several paths to passage in 2012 or 2013
The cotton industry — and Congress — will have several options for pursuing a new farm bill over the next few months. Unfortunately, most of them are less than ideal, says the National Cotton Council’s chief Washington spokesman.
2012 High Cotton winners – in ‘Survivor’ mode
Each of the winners of the 2012 High Cotton Awards can relate to television's Survivor contestants. All have overcome challenges that might have proved too daunting for others on their way to building successful farming operations.
Senate ‘holds’ open path for NPDES permits
A total of 68 senators were believed to be willing to vote for the passage of legislation that would have clarified that Clean Water Act permits are not required for the application of federally-labeled pesticides over water. But the arcane rules of the Senate prevented a vote in advance of Monday’s (Oct. 31) expiration of the stay of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ January 2009 ruling in National Cotton Council, et. al. v. EPA.
