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Recent Natural Disasters May Mean Rethinking Agriculture Infrastructure
Recent Natural Disasters May Mean Rethinking Agriculture Infrastructure Lancaster Farming
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Pumpkin: An ancient vegetable still in vogue today
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This fall, millions of Americans will purchase a vegetable they, unfortunately, are very unlikely to eat, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the United States, this colorful member of the gourd plant family is used primarily for decoration, but many people throughout the world use pumpkin as a staple…
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Corn Closes Lower, As Traders Square Up Ahead Of USDA Reports
Corn Closes Lower, As Traders Square Up Ahead Of USDA Reports Barchart
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Drought Conditions Create Fire Risk in High Plains
Drought Conditions Create Fire Risk in High Plains Farm Equipment
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Presidential Poll Results: How Farmers and Economists View Candidates Impact on Agriculture
Presidential Poll Results: How Farmers and Economists View Candidates Impact on Agriculture Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Damage To Georgia Farms From Hurricane Helene Estimated At $6.46 Billion
Damage To Georgia Farms From Hurricane Helene Estimated At $6.46 Billion The Georgia Sun
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USDA Projects Record Ag Trade Deficit of $30.5 Billion in 2024
USDA Projects Record Ag Trade Deficit of $30.5 Billion in 2024 Hoosier Ag Today
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Mexico Sends 660 Soldiers to Protect Lime Growers Suffering Extortion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico announced Thursday it has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers to the western state of Michoacan to protect lime growers who complained they were suffering extortion demands by cartels. The Defense Department said that since the start of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration on Oct. 1, it has sent 300 soldiers and…
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USDA offers aid to Florida farmers after 3 back-to-back hurricanes
USDA offers aid to Florida farmers after 3 back-to-back hurricanes WCJB
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Grain Markets Mixed Ahead of Friday’s WASDE Report
Grain Markets Mixed Ahead of Friday’s WASDE Report Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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CME cattle futures higher on demand bounce, hogs also up
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on demand bounce, hogs also up Manitobe Co-Operator
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CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program
CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program Binance
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Exceptional drought comes back to Missouri
Drought conditions are worsening and Missouri’s state climatologist says the situation isn’t likely to improve in the short-term. “Really, the entire central U.S. looks dry for the next 7 to 10 days.” Zach Leasor with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield it’s normal to have more dry days this time of the year. “But we…
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Farmers adapting to lower farm financials
The vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis at Rabobank says farmers are facing more financial pressure this harvest season. Owen Wilson says lower commodity prices are leading to an uptick in operating lines of credit. “The first step that farmers often take when met with lower prices, and that’s pulling back on input expenditures,” he…
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Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season
Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season The Center Square
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Examining economic impact of rural ports
The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon Valley, right?” He says, “We do have people who are competitors,…
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Relatively good soybean yields in central Iowa
A west-central Iowa farmer is pleased with soybean yields. Brent Johnson is from Calhoun County. “Wrapped up beans last week, had a really good year. Yields in this part of the state were very good considering it’s kind of hard to grow soybeans in the Des Moines lobe sometimes.” He tells Brownfield corn harvest is…
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Sow What? The History of Pig Farming in America
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Pig farming has played a significant role in shaping American agriculture, evolving from modest beginnings to become a cornerstone of the nation’s food production system. As one of the earliest domesticated animals brought to the New World, pigs have provided settlers and communities with vital resources like meat, leather, and lard. Over…
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Pa. Ensures 28 Farms in 16 Counties Stay Farms Forever
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is investing $6,765,102 to purchase development rights for 1,953 acres on 28 farms in 16 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These conservation easement purchases ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the quality land they need to continue supporting families, communities, and jobs…
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Farmers look to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution
A new survey by the Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture finds more than half of corn farmers would adopt weeding robots. Ag economist Shadi Attallah says the prevalence of herbicide resistance weeds is a major factor. “We looked at two situations here, a $40,000 robot and a $20,000 robot,” he explains. “And as you would…
