Corn Growers Encouraged to Complete USDA Surveys

Aug 23, 2022

By Bryan Goodman

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) encourages growers to complete the following upcoming surveys:

Now – through Early September… 5 NASS’s Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations survey

No one knows the story of conservation in U.S. ag better than farmers and ranchers. Survey data will guide the implementation of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service programs in the future. Respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov.

In the mail… September Grain Stocks Report

Grain Stocks Report survey is in the mail. Survey data help the industry evaluate export potential and calculate supply of the crops available for the marketing year. You can respond securely online at www.agcounts.usda.gov. This survey collects information on stocks of whole grains and oilseeds stored off-farm as of Sept. 1.

Coming in November… The Census of Agriculture

Farmers are encouraged to take part in the Census of Agriculture in November. The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms, ranches and the people who operate them. It is the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every county and state in the nation.

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Video: Hendrix Genetics Swine Raises the Bar: Delivering Robust Genetics for Pork Producers

The swine genetics landscape is evolving rapidly, and Hendrix Genetics Swine is leading the way. In this exclusive interview, Bryce Martin discusses how the integration of Hypor, Danish Genetics and the newly introduced Nexus product line is creating one of the industry's most comprehensive genetic portfolios. Producers across Canada, the United States and Europe are facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, animal health, survivability and profitability, and Hendrix Genetics Swine is responding with genetics designed to meet those challenges.
Martin explains how the strengths of Hypor's balanced and sustainable breeding approach combine with Danish Genetics' reputation for robustness, growth performance and productivity to deliver solutions tailored to a wide range of production systems. The discussion also explores the launch of Nexus 100, a new sow developed from the combined expertise of both genetic programs and designed to improve predictability, survivability and total system profitability. For more information visit: https://swine.hendrix-genetics.com/en/