Done Corn Harvest? Don’t Forget to Complete National Yield Contest Harvest Entry
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As harvest season draws to a close, the National Corn Growers Association reminds farmers that National Corn Yield Contest entrants must report within two weeks of their final yield check or by Nov. 16, whichever comes first. The online harvest entry is available to both farmers and seed representatives using the same login process as the initial entry. Login does require submission of the entrant’s NCGA membership number.
To complete, entrants will upload weigh tickets and yield calculations worksheet that details the number of rows harvested and length of each pass. Prior to upload, both documents must be signed by the contest supervisor. A tutorial video is available online. Contact the direct call line at 636-733-5518 or email
ncyc@ncga.com
with any questions.
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American Farm Bureau Evaluates MFP Per Acre Payments
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Under the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), the administration is prepared to deliver an initial total payment of $4.7 billion to soybean, sorghum, cotton, wheat, corn, hog and dairy farmers impacted by tariffs. Producers can
sign up
with their Farm Service Agency office through Jan. 15, 2019. The American Farm Bureau Federation has analyzed these initial per acre payment rates to farmers.
In their analysis, they found that payments per acre for Maryland farmers will be $0.75-0.90 for corn, $3-4.50 for wheat, and $35-45 for soybeans. They summarized that, while the market facilitation program payments provide much-needed financial relief to some growers, because they are not decoupled from production, farmers with more favorable crop yields will receive higher per-acre program payments and farmers with lower yields will receive less.
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Ag Conservation Leasing Workshops
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Lack of communication, lack of knowledge, and lack of security in the rental relationship have all been cited as reasons why conservation practices are less common on leased farmland. Through train-the-trainer workshops, the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agroecology will give agricultural service providers communication and leasing strategies to help landowners and farmers overcome the challenges of implementing conservation practices on leased farmland.
Interested landowners and farmers are also encouraged to attend.
An introductory webinar will be held on November 15, 2018 at 12:00 pm, followed by workshops held in five locations throughout the state.
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Join ShoreRivers, Ecosystem Services Exchange for a conservation drainage and funding discussion at the 2018 Soil-Max Field Day, presented by Hoober, Inc. The field day will be held on November 14, 2018 at 10010 Arden Station Road in Princess Anne, MD. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to 302-379-0653,
cbpugh@hoober.com
, or
jbiddle@shorerivers.org
.
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U.S. Trade Policy, Grains Transportation Value Chain Spotlighted At Export Exchange 2018
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The challenges and opportunities surrounding transportation of U.S. feed grains to end-users in countries around the world was the topic of conversation at Export Exchange 2018.
Export Exchange is a biennial educational and trade forum for U.S. feed grains that hosts attendees from both the U.S. and various countries organized into 21 USGC trade teams. The teams then meet with U.S. suppliers and get a chance to learn about current supply and demand for U.S. feed products.
Co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association, Export Exchange 2018 offered attendees an unparalleled opportunity to meet and build relationships with domestic suppliers of corn, distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS), sorghum, barley and other commodities.
“Export Exchange is an opportunity to demonstrate just how amazing the streamlined and efficient U.S. value chain is,” said Jim Stitzlein, USGC chairman. “We want to show potential buyers just how it allows grain grown on thousands of farms to be harvested, collected and commingled at elevators, then transported by barge or rail to terminal elevators, further combined, and then loaded for delivery to foreign destinations. We are absolutely committed to working with our international customers, drawing on our inherent strengths to get them what they want when they need it.”
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Help EPA Realize Benefits of Higher Octane Fuels
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) propose to amend certain existing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks and establish new standards, covering model years 2021 through 2026. This revision is our opportunity to help EPA see the many benefits of higher-octane fuels and write rules that will provide for the growth of the ethanol market.
The National Corn Growers Association submitted
their comments
on the proposed rule last week. The organization’s comments urged regulators to consider fuels and vehicles as a system of high-octane fuel used with optimized engines. NCGA also believes high-octane, low-carbon fuel can help support harmonization between federal and state standards. “As producers of the primary feedstock used for ethanol production, corn farmers have a strong vested interest in the future of transportation fuels,” NCGA President Lynn Chrisp wrote.
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Stand Up for Grain Markets!
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NOW is the time to make your voice heard and submit comments to strengthen markets for farmers and maintain a strong Farm Bill.
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