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Grain sorghum sprouting pre-harvest - Louisiana
Throughout the state of Louisiana, producers know that when inclement weather develops at harvest-time, the chance for pre-harvest sprouting of grain sorghum is increased. Pre-harvest sprouting is the...
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Gulf Coast deluge shortens 2017 hybrid rice seed supplies
You can add one more victim to the rains and flooding that caused deaths and hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage along the Gulf Coast in late August – 2017 supplies of hybrid rice...
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MSU sorghum research focuses on aphid control
Fewer Mississippi producers are looking at grain sorghum as a crop rotation option since an introduced pest became a major problem, a trend Mississippi State University researchers are working to...
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2016 was a tough year for Louisiana agriculture
Unfavorable weather and lower commodity prices made 2016 a difficult year for those involved in agriculture in Louisiana.For the second year in a row, depressed commodity prices made conditions hard...
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USGC members travel to Mexico
Members reassure Mexican customers that U.S. grain producers are dedicated to being reliable suppliers.U.S. Grains Council Chairman and Maryland farmer Chip Councell voiced his support and appreciation...
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Projected sorghum acres indicate potential shortfall to meet established demand
In response to the March 31, 2017, U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Prospective Plantings report, Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers CEO, released the following...
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Mississippi sorghum yields shine; acreage and prices sag
Mississippi grain sorghum acreage is the lowest since record-keeping began in 1929.Mississippi’s grain sorghum acreage is at an historic low, and market prices are not much better, but yields should be...
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USDA crop progress: Corn harvest even slower than expected
Trade analysts estimated 44% completion, but USDA doesn’t agree.After multiple rounds of less-than-ideal harvest weather throughout much of late September and early October, most Midwest farmers saw...
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Sorghum growers PLC coverage help, reminder to join farm bill fight
Sorghum Focus: Anti-agriculture groups have big budgets; farmers need to engage in the fight to keep programs in the farm bill.It is hard to believe another harvest has come and gone. Autumn is one of...
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5 appointed to United Sorghum Checkoff Board
13 U.S. sorghum farmers serve on the board.Five people have been appointed to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. The producers appointed to serve three-year terms are:Klint G. Stewart...
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2017 sorghum yield contest winners announced
This year's top yield is 228.07 bushels per acre, grown in Pennsylvania.The winners of the 2017 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest have been announced. Farmers from 24 states entered this year’s...
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How to manage sugarcane aphid in grain sorghum
More producers are considering growing grain sorghum again in 2018.Arkansas grain sorghum acreage has varied dramatically over the last few years due to grain prices and more recently due to the threat...
View ArticleWebinar: USDA’s 2018 Planting Intentions Report
What changes will the 2018 crop year bring? A webinar Thursday, March 29, will offer a first look at USDA’s 2018 March Planting Intentions Report and grain stocks on hand for Arkansas and the...
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Transform insecticide gains emergency use exemptions - cotton, grain sorghum
Transform insecticide will be available to control insects in cotton and grain sorghum after the issuance of Section 18 emergency use exemptions.More farmers will be able to use Transform insecticide...
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Ag groups urge reasoned trade approach from Trump administration
Commodity organizations urge the Trump administration to back off unilateral tariffs and engage China in responsible trade negotiations.U.S. commodity organizations responded quickly and forcefully...
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China Hits $957 Million U.S. Sorghum Trade With Fresh Duty
Temporary deposits of sorghum may start a new round of trade disputes between China and the U.S.by Bloomberg NewsChina will impose temporary anti-dumping deposits on U.S. sorghum imports from...
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Sorghum trade falls victim to China-U.S. trade spat
China imposes duties on sorghum effective April 18, 2018.by Megan Durisin and Jeff WilsonWhen China slapped import duties on U.S. sorghum this week, it targeted an annual trade flow worth almost $1...
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Sorghum ships change course
Vessels were loaded at Corpus Christi, Texas, and were destined for Shanghai.by Megan Durisin and Mario Parker At least two ships loaded with sorghum have changed course while sailing across the Indian...
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China ends U.S. sorghum anti-dumping investigation
Move is part of China-U.S. trade talks taking place in Washington this week.by Bloomberg NewsChina cast doubt on reports that it had offered to reduce its annual trade surplus with the U.S. by $200...
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Sorghum producers say China's decision is win-win
China decides to terminate its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe into U.S. sorghum imports.Sorghum producers are praising China’s decision to terminate its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe into...
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