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Delta Farm Press Calendar of Events

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:17:00 +0000

Important meetings, trade shows, field days and conferences for those involved in Mid-South agriculture.

Ethanol study points to major savings at the gas pump

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:15:00 +0000

Study claims 29-cent-per-gallon savings

Several years ago, a study produced by Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development found that, between 2000 and 2010, the benefits of ethanol included reducing U.S. wholesale gasoline prices by nearly 28 cents per gallon nationwide.

Delta Agriculture making major contribution to Mississippi economy

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Governor Bryant of Mississippi says state should continue to invest in agricultural research, flood control.

U.S./Colombia trade agreement officially implemented

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:00 +0000

On Tuesday, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the United States and Colombia was officially implemented.

China’s agricultural future: Adopt U.S. developed technologies

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:43:00 +0000

Darrell Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer

As the most populous nation on Earth, China has intermittently been seen as the solution to the problem created by the ability of U.S. farmers to produce more than they can sell at a profitable price.

USDA grants to increase farmers market SNAP participation

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:28:00 +0000

The USDA

The USDA has announced awards to help states expand availability of wireless technology in farmers markets not currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Supply/demand report bullish for soybeans

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:02:00 +0000

Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Ultra-tight soybean supplies, a new record for world ending stocks in cotton and a billion bushel boost for corn in a year added more wind to soybeans’ sails, while stealing air from cotton and corn.

USDA reports contain some surprises

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:37:00 +0000

Darrel Good, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois

The WASDE report, which included the first forecasts for the 2012-13 marketing year, contained some very bearish projections for corn, but the soybean and wheat forecasts have mixed implications.

Farm Press congratulates Glen Rutz on 40th anniversary with publications

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Glen Rutz celebrated his 40-year anniversary with Farm Press May 1 — four decades of remarkable progress for agriculture and ag publishing.

Mother Nature’s excesses offset by the splendor of a spring day

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:10:00 +0000

The excesses of Mother Nature are easily overlooked in the splendor of an April day, when all the elements of earth and sky blend to a magical whole.

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