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9 Apr 2019
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development banned the import of glyphosate on Wednesday after a series of legal defeats for Bayer in U.S. civil lawsuits alleging the weed killer caused cancer. Vietnam Director of Plant Protection Hoang Trung said during a news conference on Wednesday the ...
8 Apr 2019
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- Walt Hackney, a well-known name in the livestock industry and longtime DTN columnist, has died at the age of 81. Hackney's wife, Sue, told DTN Thursday that Walt died Wednesday at a Denver-area hospital following a battle with pneumonia and other health problems. The couple had recently moved from Omaha, Nebraska, to Col...
8 Apr 2019
By Susan Winsor Progressive Farmer Contributing Editor Loran Steinlage has a more permanent solution to heavy downpours than tile drain. He's improving his soil structure. By increasing soil carbon he's built resilient soil that drains well and stores water for droughts. His financial returns are highest on the fields with the most diverse cover c...
5 Apr 2019
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- This is the kind of spring that builds character. "We received 4.6 inches of rain in March," said Illinois farmer John Werries. "The morning of April 1, it was 28 degrees. Nothing happening in the field here. This will teach a guy patience." DTN routinely surveys a trusted group of farmer...
5 Apr 2019
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter SCRIBNER, Neb. (DTN) -- Nebraska farmers affected by the devastating effects of recent floods and blizzards can use USDA Farm Service Agency cost-sharing programs to help recover financially. However, there are several rules and regulations producers must follow to receive aid. At a flood information meeting in Scrib...