Most people are probably aware by now of the unsolicited mailing of seed packets from China and other countries and know they should never plant seeds from unknown origins. The USDA urges anyone who receives an unsolicited package of seeds to immediately contact their State plant regulatory official or APHIS State plant health director.
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“Equipped to Vote” will begin touring the country to talk about issues that matter to hard-working rural Americans who want vibrant agricultural communities, smart trade deals, and solid infrastructure. The campaign will also serve as a call to action for supporters to engage in the electoral process and hold lawmakers accountable in November.
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Who most inspired your agricultural roots? By sharing your story, you can honor that person and win prizes for you and your community. Syngenta’s annual #RootedinAg contest is now accepting entries.
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A big driver of sentiment was producers’ improved expectations for current economic conditions. The “Index of Current Conditions” increased 44 points in July to a reading of 141, marking the largest one-month improvement since October of 2015.
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Buyers are cautious and the land market has been crawling along, but there’s still interest in farmland, according to Farmers National Company. They’ve experienced a 29% increase in the number of acres sold compared to last year, and 22% over two years ago.
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