Tyne Morgan

Tyne Morgan is doing what she calls her dream job. She’s a Missouri girl who has generations of agriculture rooted in her blood. Born and raised in Lexington, Mo., FFA was a big part of her high school career. Her father is an agriculture teacher/FFA Advisory and was her biggest supporter/teacher. Through public speaking and various contest teams, she actually plunged into broadcast at the young age of 16. While in high school, she worked at KMZU radio providing the daily farm market updates, as well as local, state and national agriculture news. Today, Tyne is the first female host of U.S. Farm Report and resides in rural Missouri with her husband and two daughters where she has a passion for helping support her local community.

Latest Stories

Rural Vaccination Rates on the Rise in 19 States as COVID-19 Testing, Cases See Uptick

COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.

August 06, 2021 10:59 AM

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Ethanol Ditched as Biden Unveils Plan to Phase Out Gas Cars, Says ‘There’s No Turning Back’

Biden signed an executive order to create a zero-emissions auto fleet by boosting the sale of electric vehicles. The plan also updated emissions standards for light cars and trucks but made no mention of ethanol.

August 06, 2021 09:43 AM

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Here’s Why USDA’s Weekly Crop Condition Ratings Aren’t an Accurate Gauge of Yields

During August, markets watchers will debate the possibilities of national yields. USDA’s gauge of crop conditions are posted every week, Pro Farmer says the condition ratings aren’t the best indication of yield.

August 05, 2021 08:37 AM

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August Provides Brief Break from Heat, Meteorologist Says Much of U.S. Should Brace for Mild Fall

July proved to be a scorcher in the West, but the weather story flipped to start August, with much of the eastern half of the country enjoying cooler and dryer air during the first few days of the month.

August 04, 2021 08:42 AM

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Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College Focuses On Farming in the Environmental Triangle

The 2021 Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College kicks off this week and will take a deep dive into everything from cover crops and nutrient management and regulation, to create an environment for high-yield soybeans.

August 02, 2021 04:50 PM

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“If we’ve learned anything, it’s that there are a lot of varied opinions on what should be considered water of the U.S.,” says Hart.

EPA Announces Plans to Revert Back to Pre-Obama WOTUS Rule, Public Input Meetings Set for August

EPA announced it’s creating a durable definition of WOTUS by reverting back to the pre-Obama era rule as a framework. EPA is encouraging farmers and ranchers to weigh in during a series of public meetings in August.

August 02, 2021 07:52 AM

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As Southern Farmers Fight Fall Armyworm Damage, EPA Grants Insecticide Relief in Rice

Southern farmers are battling an infestation of fall armyworms. From hay fields to soybeans and rice, armyworms are causing severe damage. And now, Arkansas farmers have one more option to control the pest in rice.

July 30, 2021 09:51 AM

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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, Includes Biggest Bridge Funding Since Eisenhower Era

The Senate cleared a key procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal Wednesday, which could set Biden’s infrastructure focus into action. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it “a very big moment.”

July 30, 2021 08:41 AM

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Both ERP and the previously announced Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) are funded by a bill President Biden signed into law in 2021. The law provided $10 billion from taxpayers to help agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, winter storms and other eligible disasters experienced during calendar years 2020 and 2021, of which $750 million is committed to livestock producers who experienced losses to drought or wildfire in calendar year 2021.

From Drought and Derecho Damage, to Losses from Record Cold Temps, $8.5B Disaster Aid Bill Passes House Ag Committee

New WHIP+ legislation made its way out of the House Agriculture Committee Tuesday. The $8.5B bill expands not only the type of weather events and resulted losses covered, but also the level of drought needed to qualify.

July 28, 2021 12:36 PM

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Are Iowa, Illinois and Indiana Farmers Sitting on a Record Corn Crop This Year?

Even with the heat in the forecast, rains have helped remove the panic from the corn and soybean markets the past month. And as July enters its final weeks, the corn “weather market” may be behind the U.S.

July 28, 2021 12:36 PM

Tyne Morgan