Sudden death fungal disease hits Knox County soybeans
In Knox County Indiana soybean fields many show Sudden Death Syndrome, lowering yields by up to 20 percent. Farmers like Mike Brecksmith describe widespread damage across the region. Purdue and Kentucky researchers warn the issue is climate driven and hard to prevent, with effects visible only after symptoms emerge. Sonny Primus notes annual battles and Purdue research uses, while the disease jeopardizes crop rotation and bank expectations across the area.
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Vincennes, Ind
Mike Brecksmith
Knox County
Brecksmith
Chuck Mansfield
Purdue University
Jerry Nelson
Purdue University Extension
Evansville
Nelson
Indiana
Kentucky
Illinois
Arkansas
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Kansas
Tennessee
Todd Pfeiffer
University of Kentucky
Mansfield
Sonny Primus
Vincennes
Primus
Niche meat marketing seminar for Kansas producers in Hays
Agriculture economist Ted Schroeder and several speakers discuss direct marketing of Kansas meat and poultry at a Tuesday workshop in Hays. The event, hosted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Commerce and Housing, explores market niches, regulatory hurdles, and how small producers can initiate direct sales to consumers and grocers. Registration starts at 12 30 p m and the program begins at 1 p m at K State ARS Auditorium.
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Harris News
Agriculture
Ted Schroeder
Hays
Kansas
Schroeder
Kansas State University
Mike Matson
Agriculture Department
Mar
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce and Housing
Fort Hays State University
Meleesa Younggren
Commerce Department
Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center
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Farmers Lose Friends and Face Political Pressure Over Subsidies
A caller rails against farm subsidies while the writer defends them, noting farmers cannot set prices or control weather. Kansas data show 1999 net incomes with subsidies. argues farming is essential for cheap food. The piece reflects rural resentment and calls for a practical farm bill and sustained support.
Almanac sticks to secret formula for mild winter forecast
Farmers Almanac predicts a mild winter again, citing a late start and outcomes milder than average. Forecaster Caleb Weatherbee reiterates the traditional formula, while noting La Nina helped explain the warm trend and last year’s snow shortfall.
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Farmers’ Almanac
Caleb Weatherbee
Almanac
Peter Geiger
Midwest
Portland
Maine
Geiger
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