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“It’s a million-dollar rain, and a lot of farmers could not be happier to see this. This could not be more perfect right now, to be able to give the wheat a drink for winter, to last it to spring, number two, give it a little bit of healthy growth before we completely shut down for winter.” — Kansas Wheat Farmer John Jenkinson. Read more here.
Federal Grant Supports Export Elevator Rail Project
A TEMCO rail expansion project at Washington’s Port of Kalama has secured a $26.3 million grant from the Federal Rail Administration’s CRISI Program. The facility exports grains, oilseeds, and wheat to Asia-Pacific markets. The project will add track to improve efficiency by up to 30%, allow for continuous ship loading without repositioning railcars, and improved rail infrastructure to expedite export processes for Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Norther Plains farmers. Read more here.
U.S. Ag Official Addresses Global Challenges at Kansas Event
In remarks at the Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor discussed how trade can further strengthen both Kansas agriculture and the nation. She also said Kansas, with its wheat, beef, and grain production, stands to benefit from USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) that is investing $1.2 billion to promote U.S. ag products in existing and emerging markets.
Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, right, joined a panel discussion at a Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth.
Wheat Genome Research Will Enhance Breeding Outcomes
The work of an international team of researchers to detail the genome of a wild wheat relative was published in the journal “Nature.” In August. Michigan State University noted that by studying the genetic makeup of Tausch’s goatgrass and other wild wheat relatives, breeders and geneticists can use the knowledge to improve modern bread wheat. An MSU professor on the team said the research will help identify individual genetic traits that may even be important for climate resiliency or other characteristics that are critical for modern wheat production. Read more here.
USDA Reports on Climate Smart Agriculture Projects
USDA has invested $3.03 billion dollars in 135 pilot projects nationwide to connect customers to farmers, ranchers, and private landowners implementing “climate smart” production practices on working lands “to build soil health, sequester carbon, and enhance productivity.” The agency recently reported on the number and diversity of projects incentivized by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Read the report here (pdf link). Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Report Summary – June 2024 Data
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