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UNL study shows no compaction when grazing in fall or early spring
A long-term grazing study conducted by the University of Nebraska found no significant signs of compaction when grazing corn residue in the fall or early spring.  Mary Drewnoski is a beef specialist with UNL…  “What we did find is that we see an uptick in penetration resistance, which is very similar to what…
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How Drought’s Grip on the Mississippi River is Already Costing Farmers
How Drought’s Grip on the Mississippi River is Already Costing Farmers  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Grains Set Back on Profit Taking, Weather: While Cattle Trade Higher Cash
Grains Set Back on Profit Taking, Weather: While Cattle Trade Higher Cash  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Pumpkin Carving: The Messy Tradition That Pulls Us Together
GREENWICH, N.Y. — The best way to get into the Halloween spirit is to carve pumpkins. Pumpkin carving is messy and icky but we do it year after year for just one reason: family. The quality time spent with the ones you love makes the laborious process worthwhile. I’ve always hated carving pumpkins. I would…
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Administration Takes New Action to Halt the Spread of Bird Flu
WASHINGTON — Since the first case of H5N1 was confirmed in cattle, USDA and HHS have led a whole-of-government approach to rapidly respond to the outbreak. In response to the recent spread of H5N1 in lactating dairy cows to California and the resulting human cases and the human cases in Washington resulting from an outbreak…
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German company weighs producing tractors and combines in Kazakhstan
German company weighs producing tractors and combines in Kazakhstan  Kursiv Media
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Farm Economy Steady to Weakening, Fed Says
Farm Economy Steady to Weakening, Fed Says  Farm Policy News
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Opinion: Disaster relief needed to help ag producers
Opinion: Disaster relief needed to help ag producers  Agri-Pulse
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Surging demand shakes up U.S. corn and soybean markets
Surging demand shakes up U.S. corn and soybean markets  Agweek
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Strange harvest season rolls on in a cloud of dust
Strange harvest season rolls on in a cloud of dust  Farm Progress
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Survey Details Show Farmer Election Preferences
DTN/Progressive Farmer Survey Previews Rural Views on 2024 Election  DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Soybeans set for first weekly gain in a month on booming US exports
Soybeans set for first weekly gain in a month on booming US exports  XM
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Thinking about Reducing Spring Tillage? Start Preparing in the Fall
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Reducing tillage has been one of the most common recommendations made to improve soil health over time and reduce erosion risk. However, this broad-brush suggestion is no easy feat. Tillage is a significant tool to prepare seedbeds, incorporate nutrients, prevent weed competition, and manage crop residue. On the other hand, no-till…
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Tesla Robots As the Farm Labor Force of the Future?
A Farmer Can Dream, Right? Tesla Robots As the Farm Labor Force of the Future?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Could a Fungus Be Behind the Salem Witch Trials?
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Mass hallucinations and paranoia. Seizures and bodily convulsions. From 1692 to 1693, the town of Salem in the Massachusetts Bay Colony tried approximately 200 people for their crimes of witchcraft. Within that year, 14 women, six men and two dogs were killed on suspicion of working for the devil. Politics, fear,…
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From Grandma’s Table to TikTok: The Unexpected Return of the Humble Casserole
WASHINGTON — There’s something so comforting about a casserole. For many of us, it brings back memories of big family dinners, holiday potlucks or Grandma pulling a dish straight from the oven. But these days, the humble casserole is popping up in an unexpected place: TikTok. Casseroles have gone viral, with younger generations getting in…
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Is a Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Inquiring minds might want to know, is the orange orb popular for Halloween and fall decorations a fruit or vegetable? The answer may surprise you. A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit. According to expert Joe Masabni, Ph.D., Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service vegetable specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences said…
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From Tools to Toilet Bowls: Unusual Ways to Use Ketchup
GREENWICH, N.Y. — We all know ketchup as a classic topping for fries, burgers and maybe the occasional scrambled eggs, but this tangy red condiment can do a lot more than add flavor to your dinner. From cleaning and polishing to helping with personal care fixes, ketchup can do so much more than just top…
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Ukraine’s partners interested in pilot market for demining agricultural lands through ProZorro auctions
Ukraine’s partners interested in pilot market for demining agricultural lands through ProZorro auctions  Interfax-Ukraine
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Ukrainian corn seed flows to Europe in further farm trade shift
Ukrainian corn seed flows to Europe in further farm trade shift  Reuters
