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gallery Mar. 5, 2013

Farmers on edge of fields as spring nears - Photo gallery

With planting dates closing fast, farmers are preparing equipment for fieldwork. The winter of 2012-2013 has been mild, with temperatures rarely below freezing. Here are a series of Delta agriculture images from late fall through the mild winter.
News May 20, 2013

Delta Farm Press Calendar of Events

Important meetings, trade shows, field days and conferences for those involved in Mid-South agriculture.
Article May 16, 2013

House passes $940 billion farm bill out of committee

Late Wednesday night, the House Agriculture Committee passed its version of the farm bill on a 36 to 10 vote.
Article May 16, 2013

House ag committee passes farm bill

House ag committee's farm bill meets with approval from most farm groups, although some express reservations.
Commentary May 13, 2013

As rains, frosts ushered in May, year past racked up heat records

As spring weather turns Mid-South planting plans topsy-turvy, 2012 drought and heat set records
News May 11, 2013

House farm bill draft released

Prior to Wednesday's mark-up, the House Agriculture Committee has released a draft of a new farm bill.
Article May 7, 2013

DSU honors Delta Council's Chip Morgan

Delta Council Executive Vice President Chip Morgan has received one of Delta State University’s highest honors – an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.
Article May 7, 2013

Conservation program applications due May 31

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept slightly more than 12 million acres into the Conservation Stewardship Program. Applications for fiscal 2013 sign-up are due by May 31.
Article May 7, 2013

7 questions for farm bill negotiators

When the Senate and House ag committees begin markup of the farm bill, attention will be given to supplemental crop insurance, target prices and revenue programs.
Article May 3, 2013

It’s May. It’s Arkansas. It’s snowing.

Arkansas sees early May snow for first time.
Article May 3, 2013

Freeze not expected in Arkansas row crop country

Cold weather hampering planting, emerging crops in Arkansas.
Article May 2, 2013

Top 10 stories from the past week - April 26-May 2, 2013

Planting corn fields, farm land prices and managing estates top the list of most-read article in Delta Farm Press.
Article May 2, 2013

Andy Milstead: Row crops and cows a winning combo

Row crops and cattle background have proven a winning combination for Mississippi farmer Andy Milstead.
Article Apr. 28, 2013

Cotton and skin. Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Plus 7 more stories of interest.

Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Cotton and skin. Passing the baton. Ag’s ultimate challenge. Bees run the world. Those stories and more to start your day.
Article Apr. 24, 2013

California judge dismisses Endangered Species Act “Mega” lawsuit

U.S. District Court judge grants motion to dismiss "Mega" lawsuit involving 380 pesticides that environmental activists claimed threatened 219 endangered species.
Article Apr. 23, 2013

Stabenow to keynote Delta Council meeting

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the May 17 annual meeting of Delta Council to be held on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland, Miss.
Article Apr. 15, 2013

10 things you should know, April 15, 2013

Some Mid-South farmers will need to kill surviving plants from March-planted corn so they can re-plant those fields. There are several options to consider in removing those plants.
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