The 2018 farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2018, passed the U.S. House 369 to 47 on Wednesday afternoon with 182 Republicans joining 187 Democrats in supporting the bill. The House vote follows an 87-13 Senate vote for the bill on Tuesday, reflecting strong support for the bill in both chambers of Congress.
USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky spoke to members of the Iowa Soybean Association Thursday morning about trade-aid payments and the farm bill. The status of the trade-aid payments was among the first questions from farmers when Censky wrapped up his talk.
Domestic wholesale prices for most fertilizers are expected to be lower in the short term due to seasonally slow demand and, in some cases, a larger-than-expected inventory carryover resulting from a poor fall application season.
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TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Each farms will require at least 2 loads to be tested, subsequent loads from the same field may use the average vom from the previous 2 tests to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
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TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Each farms will require at least 2 loads to be tested, subsequent loads from the same field may use the average vom from the previous 2 tests to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
TESTING PROTOCOLS OEL has the ability to test for vom levels in corn at all locations, but testing each load will slow down corn receiving. Corn from every producer must be tested:
Each farms will require at least 2 loads to be tested, subsequent loads from the same field may use the average vom from the previous 2 tests to determine discounts, with the producer's agreement.
Sampling must be done on combine samples only, hand-shelled samples do not give a true reading.
CROP INSURANCE: Producers are encouraged to contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 if corn has been rejected.
SAFETY NOTE: Ondrejicka Elevators has implemented safe handling policies and procedure for its employees. Grain producers are encouraged to follow this lead and recognize the potential hazards
FURTHER INFORMATION: OMAFRA's pre-harvest corn vomitoxin survey has been released and is available through Field Crop News(http://fieldcropnews.com/2018/10/2018-grain-corn-ear-mould-and-vomitoxin-don-survey/). This website has valuable links to information on mycotoxin FAQ's for those looking for more in-depth information. OMAFRA also has useful information, including some important thresholds for livestock producers: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/dairy/herd/food/mico4.htm
