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Congress is Squandering the Future of Ukraine and America
The failure of the US Congress to pass a Ukraine aid package is a reckless strategy seemingly aimed at forcing fantasy peace negotiations with Russia. Where is the moral righteous from Congress, and when will they realize that arming Ukraine is the only realistic pathway to peace? The current deadlock over Ukraine aid has reignited Russian President Vladimir Putin’s escalation of terror. Starting on Dec. 29, Putin ordered missile strikes on Ukrainian cities that have killed or wounded 600 civilians.
Russia’s Greatest Ally: Disinformed Americans
Unbeknownst to many Americans, a disinformation war against Ukraine is being promulgated by politicians and media personalities with hoax stories that Ukraine funding will bankrupt America or Ukraine is full of Nazi’s. All Americans should stop aiding and abetting Russia’s genocide by spreading this plethora of false information around. First, those placing Nazi labels on ethnic Ukrainians are committing atrocities against adults and children.
G-20 Summit Leaders Abandoned Ukraine and World Peace
Tyrannical regimes are free to continue to conduct more evil mischief after world leaders failed to condemn Russia for their invasion of Ukraine at the G-20 Summit. Leaders from the world’s largest economies convened 2023’s economic Summit in New Delhi, India. On Sept. 9, a resolution was unanimously adopted that completely ignored Russia’s genocidal invasion.
Starve the World Into Submission
Russia must win or the entire world should be prepared to suffer catastrophic humanitarian consequences. That’s the implied message Russia has been sending in the form of daily missile strikes that have destroyed numerous grain storage sites and port facilities throughout southern Ukraine. On July 30, Pope Francis stunned the world with a blistering condemnation of Russia’s grain destruction as a “grave offense to God.” For the sake of humanity, Russia must be swiftly and severely punished.
No World Peace Until Russia Pays Severe Consequences
It’s time for the Western world to punish Russia with severe economic, territorial and military consequences to secure world peace. The world’s complicity has allowed Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine by repeatedly failing to penalize Russia for war crimes, genocide and peace violations over the past 100 years. Western countries should courageously follow the Baltic countries living perilously adjacent to Russia.
Arkansas Rice: How Many Acres Will Be Planted in 2019?
Photo: Clay Gibson, University of Arkansas It’s time to get to work on the 2019 season already. As usual, it’s time to start considering where we might go in terms of rice acres for the year. It sounds at the moment like we will plant at least as many acres in 2019 as we did in 2018 which was 1.44 million acres (harvested 1.422). For 2019, we’re pointed toward 1.5 million acres up to 1.6 million acres.
Cleveland on Cotton: Market Second-Guessing More Than Usual
Market activity continues to be handcuffed by the U.S.-China trade dispute. Chinese textiles and apparel products continue their aggressive flow into the U.S. while China buys very-very little U.S. raw cotton. Thus, most cotton apparel goods purchased by the U.S. consumer are manufactured from foreign grown cotton. That is, the U.S. is the world’s major importer of Chinese apparel goods.
Dossett on Rice: Expect International Prices to Stay Strong
CASH MARKET Thailand reports that they have sold all government-held stocks. They have exported 11.12 mmt of rice. This number slightly exceeds their goal for 2018. Now, they plan to focus on export of high-priced Thai Hom Mali, colored rice and other premium types. Thai prices for White 5% have risen to $410 mt after holding at $403-$404 for five weeks. 100% Grade B is up to $432. Indian prices are moving higher as demand throughout SE Asia is very strong. Recent White 5% is $412.
Sustainability Impacts Agriculture’s Future
Fresh, dark soil with a large earthworm in the middle. Photo: Amy Myers, Mississippi State University Words like sustainability can become buzzwords and are often misunderstood or misused, but despite its widespread use, this term isn’t going anywhere. Sustainability is an important concept to understand, especially when it is used in the context of agricultural production and natural resource conservation.
Shurley on Cotton: Fundamentals, Fear, and Uncertainty
The cotton market is currently in a decline. Old crop (2018) prices have dropped 20 cents/lb since the highs back in June and most recently fallen 6 cents over just the past month. Low prices are never good but this is particularly bad given that many growers around Georgia have lost half or more of their crop due to weather. Fiber quality has been an issue and price discounts contribute to more financial loss. The situation at present is a mix of both positive and negative forces.
Weekly Cotton Market Review - USDA
Spot quotations averaged 107 points higher than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton and Tobacco Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0-28.9, and uniformity 81.0-81.9) in the seven designated markets averaged 68.16 cents per pound for the week ending Thursday, January 10, 2019.
North Carolina: 2019 Auxin Stewardship Training Schedule
Photo: Debra L. Ferguson, ©2018 The schedule for the 2019 Auxin Herbicides-Best Management Practices training has been finalized. See the full schedule list at the link below. This training will be provided by NC State University Weed Specialists and is organized in cooperation with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Crop Growth Boosted 40% by Making Photosynthesis More Efficient
Over two years of field trials, scientists Donald Ort (right), Paul South (center) and Amanda Cavanagh (left) found tobacco plants engineered to shortcut photorespiration are about 40 percent more productive in real-world field conditions.
Western Region Pecans: Prices Slightly Higher as Season Nears End
Deliveries by growers to delivery points of Improved varieties were fairly light. Demand was fairly good for good quality pecans. The season is finishing up, and overall harvesting is approximately 90% complete. Harvested quality has been variable. Prices on pecans were slightly higher. The weather forecast for the next week calls for low temperatures in the upper 20s to mid-40s with highs in the mid-40s to low 60s. On Thursday, January 10, there is a 60-90 percent chance of precipitation.
Texas Pecan Prices: Light Deliveries, Good Demand as Season Wraps Up
Photo: Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas Deliveries by growers to delivery points were very light. Demand was fairly good for good quality pecans. Harvesting is expected to decline as most harvesting has been completed for the season. Harvested quality has been variable. Demand was moderate for the retail and gift pack trade. Many growers are putting pecans in cold storage for later sale.
Louisiana Master Farmer Program Graduates 13, Honors Outstanding Participant
Lake Providence farmer Robbie Howard, center, was presented the Outstanding Master Farmer Award on Jan. 10, 2019. He is pictured with, from left, LSU Vice President for Agriculture Bill Richardson; John Pitre, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service; Eric Bergeron, of Gowan; Stephen Austin, of the Louisiana Land Bank; Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain; and David Daigle, president of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts.
Louisiana Rice Research Board Gives $1Mln to Fund LSU AgCenter Research Chair
Rice harvest. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography The Louisiana Rice Research Board has given $1 million to fund an academic chair dedicated for rice research in the LSU AgCenter. The presentation was made on Jan. 9 at the annual joint meeting of the Louisiana Rice Council and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association.
Grains: Brazil’s Projections And U.S. Closing Estimates Slip - Indigo GeoInnovation
Indigo Ag, Inc., has released its recent directional changes to soybean and corn yield and production forecasts for the 2018/2019 season across the Americas. In a press release, today, the company said the estimates were based on technology that includes machine learning, artificial intelligence, real-time production data and satellite imaging.
China Purchases U.S. Soybeans, and U.S.-China Trade Talks Conclude
Flags of China and the United States of America.
Texas: Gulf Coast Grape Grower Field Day, Cat Spring, Feb. 1
Photo: Texas AgriLife Extension The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Grape Grower Field Day takes place on Feb. 1 at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall, 13035 Hall Road, Cat Spring. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with a fee of $35 that can be paid at the door and includes lunch. The program begins at 9 a.m. with a B.Y.O.W. Wine Social following the conclusion of the educational programs.
Texas Sheep and Goat Expo, San Angelo, Aug. 16-17
Photo: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension The fifth Texas Sheep and Goat Expo conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is set for Aug.16-17 in San Angelo’s 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena on the San Angelo Fairgrounds. The statewide event, billed as one of the largest sheep and goat industry educational programs in the world, focuses on many different segments of the industry as well as the issues challenging producers in Texas and across the U.S., according to organizers.
Drought Monitor Weekly: Generally Wet for Southeast, Southwest
Summary A strong upper-level low resulted in surface low development along the western Gulf Coast on January 3. This low pressure system then tracked northeast to the mid-Atlantic by January 5, maintaining excessive wetness across much of the lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast. However, southern Florida remained mostly dry as short-term dryness worsened. Onshore flow returned to the West Coast by January 5, resulting in rain and high-elevation snow.
Georgia Pecans: ‘Avalon’ a Quality Cultivar for Recovering Farmers
Georgia pecan producers who are looking to replenish their crop after Hurricane Michael can turn to the ‘Avalon’ variety for a nut that produces high yields and is highly resistant to scab disease, according to University of Georgia pecan breeder Patrick Conner. The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences released ‘Avalon’ in 2016.
Rice: Engineering Plants for Improved Photosynthesis Boosts Yields
A new bioengineering approach for boosting photosynthesis in rice plants could increase grain yield by up to 27%, according to a study publishing January 10 in the journal Molecular Plant. The approach, called GOC bypass, enriches plant cells with CO2 that would otherwise be lost through a metabolic process called photorespiration.
Planter Maintenance Checklist - 14 Steps to Take Before Spring
Getting a good stand takes a well-maintained planter, especially in tough no-till conditions. Photo: Sjoerd Duiker, Pennsylvania State University Whereas you may be able to get away with a poorly maintained planter in conventionally tilled soil, not so in tough no-till conditions.
Northern Michigan Soybeans: Early Maturity Variety Trial Results from 2018
Extension soybean variety trial plots. Photo: Monica Jean, Michigan State University Editor’s Note: For accompanying tables see original article at Source Link at the bottom of the page. Northern Michigan is a large geographic region stretching roughly from 44.5 to 47 degrees N latitude, including Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. Soybean production has been common in the northern Lower Peninsula since the 1990s but is still uncommon in the Upper Peninsula.
Wheat Market: U.S. Export Pace Likely to Pick Up
Due to the U.S. government shutdown, the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) mid-year report on 2018/19 export sales reflects USDA export sales data through Dec. 13, 2018. Year over year comparisons are drawn from USDA data on Dec. 14, 2017. Though not current, the data still provides valuable insight into U.S. wheat export conditions as of late last year.
Rice Market: Farmers Need USDA WASDE Report to End Speculation
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography The rice market this week has remained quiet and despite significant futures activity, very little has changed in the cash market. With the government shutdown still in full swing, there is nothing concrete to report from the standard benchmark indicators. Speculation about the values is rampant, particularly the adjustments to the January balance sheet (WASDE) but without any confirmation, it is all still speculation.
Michigan Corn: Tar Spot the Focus of 5 Pest Management Meetings in Feb.
Close up of tar spot on corn leaf. Photo: Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University What looks like spatters from an oil leak, sped through west Michigan corn fields like a bullet train and packed a wallop like a 10-pound hammer to corn yields? In the summer of 2018, the answer was corn tar spot. Never heard of it? If you raise corn, you need to learn about it.
Mississippi: Pesticide Applicator License Required for Dicamba Training
An additional training and certification requirement from the Environmental Protection Agency is now in place for individuals who plan to purchase and apply auxin-based chemicals, such as dicamba, or those who work as applicators for producers who have purchased these products. Agricultural professionals must secure a commercial or private pesticide applicator certification and take the dicamba training required for use of this special class of pesticides.
Cotton Market Teleconference, Jan. 14
Cotton bales in gin warehouse. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images O. A. Cleveland, Mississippi State University economics professor emeritus and cotton marketing specialist, will lead the discussion during the next Ag Market Network teleconference on Monday, January 14, starting at 7:30 a.m.central time. Also joining Dr. Cleveland will be Jarral Neeper with Calcot, H. W.
Phytogen Partners with Cotton Inc. Denim Recycling Program
Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green denim is getting a helping hand from PhytoGen, the U.S. cottonseed brand of Corteva Agriscience. PhytoGen is the first cottonseed partner with the Blue Jeans Go Green program to organize denim collection drives in targeted cotton-producing communities. PhytoGen will be collecting used denim at various events throughout 2019.
Ag Conservation on Working Lands - What Practices Are Farmers Using?
Heavy cover crop mixture planted green in no-till field.
Immigration Issues: Sorting Out Who’s Supported Walls In The Past - DTN
U.S. Capitol building - Washington D.C. Photo: Licensed image. Leading into President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday night, Sen. Charles Grassley made the argument that most Democrats had supported similar border-wall funding under former President George W. Bush and Barack Obama. I asked Grassley onTuesday morning if he is in lockstep with President Donald Trump on the need to fund a wall.
Art Exhibit Inspired By Immigration Issues
The new exhibit "Voices" opens tonight at Stage 18 as part of First Thursday. Pieces in the exhibition consider class, status and ethnicity. We speak with one of the artists whose art is featured in the exhibit, which will be on display through the first Sunday in December.
Telling Lies About Lady Liberty
Much of the debate about immigration policy is driven by myth rather than reality. The most egregious of these myths surround the Statue of Liberty. And they play a significant role in the war on immigration enforcement being waged by the open borders lobby. On Tuesday evening, March 7, 2017, the National Park Service briefly turned out the lights on Lady Liberty in order to replace faulty electrical equipment.
Trump Budget: A Broad Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
The administration’s fiscal year 2018 budget just delivered to Congress contains a broad number of reforms designed to deter illegal immigration, locate and deport illegal aliens involved in criminal activities, and stem the fiscal drain caused by illegal aliens residing in the United States.
Why Are We Importing Workers Who will be Replaced by Robots?
The future American worker is more likely to look like R2D2 than you. And the ones that do look like you are going to require specialized skills to make it in the not-to-distant future. It’s a trend that is already well underway, but according to a new report by Forrester Research, the pace of obsolescence for many human workers in the United States is likely to accelerate dramatically.
Philadelphia City Council Declares Stealing Jobs a Fundamental Right
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution on April 28 declaring that illegal aliens have a fundamental right to work in the United States, aptly forgetting about the United States Constitution, federal law, and the laws of most, if not all, other developed nations. Indeed, federal law prohibits employers from hiring noncitizens unless they have received work authorization from the federal government.
Reminder: We Already Tried a Virtual Wall. It Failed.
Word began to trickle out yesterday that President Donald Trump was backing down on his demand that any spending bill to keep the government open for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017 must include funding for a southwest border wall. However, Trump made it clear that he is not giving up on his plan to get Congress to fund the wall, only that he is willing to push off funding until the FY 2018 budget.
Colorado Committee Advances Anti-Sanctuary Bill
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill (SB) 281, also known as the Colorado Citizen Protection against Sanctuary Policies Act, on Monday, to prohibit sanctuary policies that impede the enforcement of immigration law in the state. The Committee voted 3-2, party line, in support of the measure. SB 281 states that it is the policy of Colorado to ensure, to the fullest extent of the law, all state and local entities comply with federal immigration law.
Why President Trump Can and Should Strip Sanctuary City Federal Funding
Since Donald Trump was inaugurated, the mainstream media have reported on every anti-Trump district court holding (no matter how slanted) as if it were a binding pronouncement by the Supreme Court. Hence, the portrayal of temporary injunctions on President Trump’s orders that limit travel from terrorist-harboring nations as an unmitigated victory for the anti-borders lobby.
Seattle Asks Court to Halt Sanctuary Order, Creates Legal Defense Fund for Illegal Aliens
The City of Seattle filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, asking the court to stop President Trump’s executive order that authorizes the Attorney General and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to prohibit sanctuary cities from receiving federal grant money. Sanctuary policies are intended to impede the enforcement of immigration law by federal immigration officials.
Show of Hands. Which Democrats Don’t Want to Protect American Jobs?
President Trump’s FY 2018 budget request includes a $15 million line item to make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. Next to the $15 million President Thomas Jefferson paid the French in the Louisiana Purchase transaction of 1803, this could turn out to be the best $15 million the government ever spends.
Blurring the Lines Between Hard Journalism and Op Eds
When journalists fail to educate themselves about the issues they are covering they frequently drift across the line separating “hard journalism” and op-ed pieces. And in recent years, immigration reporting has frequently degenerated from serious reportage to uninformed opinion masquerading as news. A perfect example of this journalistic line-blurring is Akilah Johnson’s recent immigration scare-piece published in the Boston Globe.
Immigration Issues
After Chris Parnell and Amy Poehler talk about how Mexicans are taking away their jobs, Horatio Sanz, Antonio Banderas and Fred Armisen take center stage to reveal "The Plan" - the Latino takeover of the United States. With Jason Sudeikis. [Season 31, 2006]
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