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Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels
Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard, which is a significant win for our industry. We also saw…
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Choosing Seeds, Plants to Avoid Pests & Pathogens in Garden
SAINT PAUL — Gardening is exciting! It can bring food to your table, provide habitat for the creatures around us, and deepen our connection with our environment. Even though we are currently embracing winter in Minnesota, it’s never too early to daydream about spring and start planning for the growing season. Planning ahead for your…
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Increased cover crop acres bring livestock opportunity
The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says the increasing popularity of cover crops on row crop operations poses an opportunity for the livestock sector. Cliff Schuette tells Brownfield, “We’re really concentrated on the row crop producer getting cover crops and getting livestock back on the land.” He says, “I’ve been farming since 1996,…
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Is a cracked egg ever safe to eat? What to know before you toss them
Is a cracked egg ever safe to eat? What to know before you toss them New York Post
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2024 top 5: Most read articles on harvesting
2024 top 5: Most read articles on harvesting Future Farming
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Reinfections Spur Change to Bird Flu Indemnity Payments
Reinfections Spur Change to Bird Flu Indemnity Payments Lancaster Farming
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Grains Start Year in the Red
Grains Start Year in the Red | Thursday, January 2, 2025 Successful Farming
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China 2025: 5 Predications to Watch
China 2025: 5 Predications to Watch Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmers Head into 2025 with Another Farm Bill Extension, Aid
Farmers Head into 2025 with Another Farm Bill Extension, Aid Farm Bureau News
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A major pattern shift from the Heartland, eastward, southward in the days to come
A colder weather pattern across the central and eastern U.S. will become more fully established over the next 5 days, with freezes expected by early next week in all areas north of a line from south-central Texas to northern Florida. Readings below 0°F will be common across the north-central U.S. and by early next week…
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Planning for early planted soybeans in 2025
A crop protection specialist with Valent says management practices are key to finding success with early planted soybeans. Eric Ott says the earlier a soybean goes in the ground, the more challenges it faces. “When planting earlier, we’re dealing with some more insect pests like seed corn maggot, as well as wire worm and grubs…
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Sharply colder air builds on the northern Plains; snow on-the-move across the central Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures have fallen to near-normal levels, following a late-December warm spell. Currently, mostly cloudy, breezy conditions are in place, while patchy snow is causing local travel disruptions in western Corn Belt. Many livestock producers are preparing for an impending and potentially protracted spell of below-normal temperatures. On the Plains, frigid air…
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Alternative Markets to Weather the Trade Storm
To discuss the future of regionalized agricultural supply chains and sustainable financing, we’re joined by Dan Miller, founder and CEO of Steward. Steward is a unique financing platform focused on supporting agricultural producers and businesses throughout the entire supply chain. As we approach the uncertainties of 2025, including trade policies, tariffs, and the…
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Polish farmers announce massive protest in Warsaw against Ukrainian imports
Polish farmers announce massive protest in Warsaw against Ukrainian imports RBC-Ukraine
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Planning for 2025 with Agronomists
As many producers take inventory of what nutrients are available in their soils, some may have questions about how to proceed ahead of the growing season. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says now is a good time to work with an agronomist to determine what products they want to apply. The post Planning…
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Cattle futures popped and lean hogs dropped to round out 2024. How will the new year start?
Cattle futures popped and lean hogs dropped to round out 2024. How will the new year start? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Inside the race to save Florida’s oranges
The state’s citrus industry is expecting one of its lowest production levels on record after recent hurricanes. But promising new science to address a devastating tree disease is giving growers hope.
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Garden Trends for 2025: Living Fences to a Lived-in Vibe
NEW YORK — What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody’s got one. The same can be said about predictions. One group with a pretty good track record is Katie Dubow’s Garden Media Group, a public-relations company serving plant breeders, nurseries and others in the green industry. Its…
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Hope for Hemp: USDA Nominations and New Initiatives Drive Optimism for Sector in 2025
Hope for Hemp: USDA Nominations and New Initiatives Drive Optimism for Sector in 2025 Business of Cannabis –
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South Africa’s agriculture may recover in 2025
South Africa’s agriculture may recover in 2025 Wandile Sihlobo
