Strawberry season is about to begin in earnest as growers across Louisiana are beginning to see an increase in blooming.
They had to battle snow and record cold temperatures in January, but LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux said the snow helped shield the plants from the low temperatures.
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March 15 of each year is the application deadline for the Pima Cotton Trust, and March 1 of each year is the application deadline for the Wool Trust. The law mandates trust payments by April 15. More information about these programs is available at www.fas.usda.gov/programs.
Lane Howard and Adam Andrews with the National Corn Growers Association joined us in the studio discuss EPA’s approval of summer E15 sales, ongoing fuel market concerns, and the industry’s push for a long-term biofuels solution for farmers.
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Corey Rosenbusch with The Fertilizer Institute joined us to discuss supply chain disruptions and what farmers should watch as global tensions impact fertilizer markets.
Corey Rosenbusch with The Fertilizer Institute joined us to discuss supply chain disruptions and what farmers should watch as global tensions impact fertilizer markets.
Labor supply may shift, but uncertainty remains for producers.
Spring Fieldwork Expands While Weather Challenges Persist Nationwide
