Unlikely Tale of Obsession, Deceit and Marbles

Forecasters predict nearly every state will lean toward hotter-than-normal temperatures in June, July and August. The highest chances for above-average heat are in the West while temperatures in North and South Dakota, Minnesota and western Iowa aren't expected to be quite so hot.

On Thursday, the House Ag Committee will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson (R-Pa.) told AgriTalk he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.

The Commission has agreed to advance a petition by Corteva Agribusiness to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 2,4-D. NCGA says a decision to impose tariffs would negatively impact farmers.

The in-field and classroom sessions will address proven practices that increase yield, ways to gain nutrient efficiency, government/private programs and premium/specialty crops.