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GETTING READY — A spray buggy runs ahead of the planter to get a pre-emerge herbicide down as corn planting season begins in Chicot County, Arkansas. (U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo by Gus Wilson.) Arkansas’ cotton acres were expected to plummet, and rice acres to shrink slightly in 2013, but Continue reading Prospective Plantings report: Ark cotton, rice acres down 
The agriculture community has used anhydrous ammonia as a low cost, highly effective nitrogen-based fertilizer for years. It’s prevalence in the farming community makes it easy to sometimes forget that this a dangerous chemical and should be handled with caution and care. The word, “anhydrous”, means without water. When anhydrous ammonia comes in contact Continue reading Safe handling of anhydrous ammonia The USDA-Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced last Friday (2/15) the 2013 crop year projected prices for corn, grain sorghum, cotton, rice and soybeans. The projected prices approved for the Yield Protection, Revenue Protection, and Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion plans were $5.82 per bushel for corn, $5.70/bu. grain sorghum, $13.05/bu. soybeans, $15.70/cwt rice, Continue reading Crop Insurance Projected Prices Announced — Courtesy of Darrin Dodds, Extension Cotton Specialist, Mississippi State University The 2013 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show will be held on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1 and 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Continue reading Irrigation seminar offered at the 2013 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show
The task of grain handling on the farm and at grain handling facilities can be quite dangerous. Farmers and workers need to be aware of common hazards when handling all grains including but not limited to corn, rice, soybeans, wheat, and milo. Grain bins, in particular, can be hazardous and need to be operated Continue reading Use caution when handling grain The Arkansas Plant Food Association, in collaboration with The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and Arkansas State University would like to invite you to participate in the 2013 Soil Fertility Workshop series. The first workshop will be held February 12 on the campus of ASU in Jonesboro, while the second workshop will be Continue reading Make plans to attend the 2013 soil fertility workshops 
The 2013 Corn Quick Facts and 2013 Grain Sorghum Quick Facts are now available by clicking the respective links and also on the Publications tab of the Arkansas Row Crop Blog. The Quick Facts are a one page (front and back) quick reference guide for University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Corn and Grain Sorghum Continue reading 2013 Corn Quick Facts and 2013 Grain Sorghum Quick Facts Now Available
Chainsaws are a great tool around the farm and unfortunately, can be a very dangerous one also. After the recent snow and ice storm, chainsaw use is in high gear. Here are a few basic chain saw safety tips: Personal protection and clothing are important Use eye protection, a helmet and full face shield Continue reading Post-storm farm cleanup safety tips As a reminder, the 2013 monthly release time of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will be changing to 11:00 a.m. Central Time beginning January 11, 2013. Other key reports that will be released tomorrow include: Quarterly Grain Stocks Crop Production (final 2012 U.S. production) Winter Wheat Plantings
Did you know that in 2011 there were over 2.2 million farms in the United States and approximately 1.03 million youth under the age of 19 were living on those farms? Farms can be a wonderful and exciting environment for children, but without proper training and supervision, they can also be dangerous. Here are Continue reading Make safety a priority for farm kids |
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