USDA’s food box program extended through end of year
Following last week’s feeding frenzy of USDA reports and the GDT, dairy markets were somewhat starved this week. The good news from the previous week was USDA’s announcement extending the Farmers to Families Food Box program through Dec. 31, though Congressional agreement on another stimulus package had not materialized. Meanwhile, the third quarter U.S. gross domestic product was up an astounding and more than expected 33.1 percent.
November average temperature falls one degree every 50 hours
The trails I made led outward into the hills and swamps, but they led inward also. And from the study of things underfoot, and from reading and thinking, came a kind of exploration of myself and the land. In time the two became one in my mind. -- John Haines
BROOKLET, Ga. – The EPA announced Oct. 27 the approval of new five-year registrations for two dicamba products, and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product.
Corn growers supporting Illinois NGFA for greater octane for fuel
PEORIA, Ill. — Corn growers from Peoria to Moline and beyond are lining up in rows to support Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ Next Generation Fuels Act (NGFA), which leverages greater fuel octane to reduce carbon emissions in U.S. vehicles to increase demand for biofuels and improve air quality.
FFA elects new officer team during virtual convention
INDIANAPOLIS – The 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo may have been held virtually this year, but numbers indicate that many members across the country enjoyed the event. There were more than 217,415 viewers and participants.
