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Author: Ernst Undesser
Ernst Undesser joined AgFax Media LLC in 2011. He is Associate Editor of AgFax Updates. In addition to his daily duties as an AgFax Web Editor, Ernst compiles weekly reviews of crop news across the country.
Ag Input Suppliers Face Antitrust Lawsuit – DTN Jan 19, 2021
A new lawsuit alleges crop input manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers coordinated a boycott of online sales platforms such as Farmers Business Network and AgVend to prevent greater price transparency, a […]
North Carolina Corn: 5-Minute Field Day on Side-Dressing – Video Jan 19, 2021
Side-dressing equipment and technology is emerging to help farmers improve yield. But is it worth the investment in time and equipment? A team of field crop agents from across the […]
Biofuels: EPA Seeks Input on E15 Labels and RFS General Waiver Jan 19, 2021
Bloomberg writers Jennifer A Dlouhy and Kim Chipman reported late last week that, “The Trump administration advanced a flurry of biofuel policy proposals Friday, including plans that could help ethanol producers […]
Louisiana Master Farmer Program Graduates 2020 Class Jan 19, 2021
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program, an LSU AgCenter-led initiative that teaches about conservation, recently graduated its 2020 class. Five new Master Farmer certifications as well as 14 recertifications were awarded […]
Louisiana: Virtual Rice, Soybean, Crawfish Production Meeting Now Available Jan 19, 2021
The LSU AgCenter hosts rice/soybean/crawfish production meetings annually at various locations throughout the state. As you are aware, there were many challenges recently due to COVID-19. The decision was made […]
Georgia Pecans: Upcoming Virtual County Production Meetings Jan 19, 2021
As a result of COVID, we will be forced to hold virtual rather than in-person county pecan production meetings this year. I know this comes as a disappointment to many […]
Texas: Mills County Designated Natural Disaster Area to Drought Jan 19, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated Mills County, Texas, as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
USDA: Weekly National Peanut Prices Jan 19, 2021
The following prices are effective from Wednesday 01/20/21 at 12:01 am Eastern Time until midnight Tuesday 01/26/21. The next announcement is scheduled for Tuesday 01/26/21 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. […]
DTN Cotton Open: Higher, Follows Outside Markets Jan 19, 2021
The cotton market is storming out of the gate Tuesday morning, encouraged by a strong Dow Jones and weaker U.S. dollar. In addition, gold and crude oil are higher. Last […]
California Almonds: Fungicides and Bloom – Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan Jan 19, 2021
Planning your fungicide program has multiple benefits, and now is a good time to start doing so. Time can be taken to identify fungicides and respective modes of action to […]
