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Agronomist says soil fertility should be a focus in 2025
A Kentucky-based agronomist says prioritizing soil fertility during the economic downturn could benefit farmers in 2025. Josh Johnston with AgriGold tells Brownfield farmers should start with a soil test. “It starts with a good quality soil test,” he says. “It’s important to get good representative samples that accurately represent your field.” He says farmers can…
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Old Skills, New Life: Why Sewing, Gardening and Canning Are Thriving Again
GREENWICH, N.Y. — In a world of disposable everything, fast fashion and throw-away convenience, vintage skills are making a comeback. New users are embracing practices such as sewing, gardening and canning, with new enthusiasm. People are not just turning to vintage skills for their practicality but for the sense of control and creativity they bring…
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Hobby Horses Make Big Impression
BRANDON, Canada — Heather Arthur pushes a wheelbarrow loaded with horse dung to the exit of her barn. She sets down the wheelbarrow, approaches the barn door and slides it open. Sunlight pours into the room, revealing steam rising from the dung. Arthur takes the wheelbarrow again and steers it out into the sunny, -11…
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Is this the Start of a Bigger Rally in Grain Markets?
Is this the Start of a Bigger Rally in Grain Markets? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Euro’s Decline Gives European Wheat Futures A Slight Lift
Euro’s Decline Gives European Wheat Futures A Slight Lift Finimize
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Map shows soybean cyst nematode “marches on”
New research shows soybean cyst nematode continues to spread across North America. Greg Tylka with Iowa State University says researchers have been mapping known SCN distribution since 2000, and data between 2020 and 2023 reveals 31 counties in 10 states reported the pest for the first time. “Time marches on, and so does soybean cyst…
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Farmer retains soil moisture with cover crops
Pictured: Stanton, Iowa farmer Mark Peterson at the 2025 Practical Farmers of Iowa conference in Des Moines (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about soil conditions heading into spring. Mark Peterson farms near Stanton and represents Practical Farmers of Iowa. “We did get some moisture in the fall. We’re…
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UPL Corp Launches ATROFORCE™ Bionematicide Seed Treatment in Cotton
CARY, NC, USA, JANUARY 13, 2025 – UPL Corp (“UPL”), a provider of comprehensive and sustainable agricultural solutions, announces the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration of ATROFORCE™ bionematicide, a new seed treatment for use in cotton to protect yield potential from a broad number of nematodes. ATROFORCE seed treatment, a biosolution applied to cotton seed by commercial seed treatment,…
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Leveraging Data for 2025 Seed and Crop Management Decisions
There is always something to learn from a previous growing season. As the new year begins, it’s a great time for farmers to analyze results from their fields to make informed decisions for 2025. Brian Shrader, a Pioneer agronomist in Indiana, recommends evaluating at least three years of data rather than only looking solely at the most…
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Argentina Soy, Corn Need Rains to Rebound From Hot, Dry Weather
Argentina Soy, Corn Need Rains to Rebound From Hot, Dry Weather Successful Farming
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Soybean upside looks bullish
Soybean upside looks bullish Farm Progress
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 13, 2025
Farm Progress America, Jan. 13, 2025 Farm Progress
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Could Wheat And The Retreating Corn Basis Be A “Canary In The Grain Bin?”
Could Wheat And The Retreating Corn Basis Be A “Canary In The Grain Bin?” Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Ranking Member Angie Craig Opposes Partisan Cuts to Critical Farm Bill Programs
WASHINGTON – On Friday, House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN) released the following statement in response to the Republican proposal to bankroll tax cuts for the wealthy by cutting funding for farm bill nutrition, conservation, and rural energy programs. “We are happy to work with Republicans on a bipartisan basis when it’s on behalf…
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US to build stockpile of bird flu vaccine for poultry
US to build stockpile of bird flu vaccine for poultry Big News Network
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Adopt a class cow? How schools are helping students understand where food comes from
A variety of new resources are giving students hands-on opportunities that illustrate the role tech plays in agriculture.
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UF/IFAS Researchers Deploy Drones to Perfect Nutrient Rates
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The ability to detect crop nutrient deficiencies and promptly modify fertilizer application to address them is invaluable to agricultural producers — especially growers operating under slim profit margins. Identifying how much of a particular nutrient to add, however, is a balancing act. A UF/IFAS research project underway endeavors to remove the guesswork…
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US corn exports off to strong start
First quarter sales reached the highest level in roughly six years thanks to plentiful supply, competitive pricing and an uncharacteristically weak harvest from main competitor Brazil.
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US Sales of Ag Tractors and Combines Decline in Close Out of 2024
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in December 2024 compared to the year before. U.S. Sales of Ag tractors fell 11.3% while combine sales fell 26.4% in December 2024 compared to 2023. “December’s sales of Ag tractors and combines follow…
