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Ukraine 2024 soybean harvest forecast at a record 5.7 mln T
Ukraine 2024 soybean harvest forecast at a record 5.7 mln T, says ASAP Agri  XM
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Drought devastating Romania leaves farmers worried for future
Drought devastating Romania leaves farmers worried for future  Euronews
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Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears
Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears  Des Moines Register
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Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to East Coast
Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to East Coast  The National Desk
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Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn Promotion Board® is proud to sponsor Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds while Iowa Corn Growers Association® members will come together for a memorable experience as they flood the fairgrounds in their member t-shirts. To participate in the Iowa Corn scavenger hunt, fairgoers can…
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USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program
USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program  Evrim Ağacı
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The Power of Soil Microbiomes
RALEIGH, N.C. — New video on the Power of Soil Microbiomes! Let’s go underground to discover the fascinating world of soil microbiomes with Dr. Mallory Choudoir. Soils are home to diverse communities of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and protists. In this video, Dr. Choudoir delves into the critical roles that microbes play in promoting plant…
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Funds tweak bearish corn, soy bets after strong US crop forecast
Funds tweak bearish corn, soy bets after strong US crop forecast -Braun | Today News  Mint
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Almost One-Quarter of Farmers Don’t Have Internet Access
U.S. Census data says American producers saw moderate improvement in internet access from 2017 to 2022. Across rural America, the percentage of farm operations or operator residences with internet access increased from 75.4 percent in 2017 to 78.7 percent in 2022. While many of the southeastern states still lag behind the U.S. average, most of…
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Sheep Wool: An Unexpected, Yet Effective, Natural Fertilizer for Your Plants
Lawrence, Nebraska, August 2024 –When you think of sheep wool, you probably think of clothing and yarn, but most sheep in the Midwest don’t produce the fine wool needed to make that high-quality fabric. Sheep producers get most of their revenue from lamb sales, not wool, so the wool is basically a byproduct. Nevertheless, these…
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Court Rules Against EPA in RFS Exemption Case
A Washington, D.C., Circuit Court panel vacated a swath of government decisions denying requests from small fossil fuel refineries to be temporarily exempt from the Renewable Fuel Standard. In 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency denied all pending exemption requests from small refineries, finding the only costs that could cause such economic hardship were those tied…
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USDA Takes Action to Address Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Multiple States
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in multiple states. This new infusion of funding will also allow USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to establish a sufficient stockpile of oral rabies vaccination (ORV) baits…
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Why Outback Probably Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For A Steakhouse
Why Outback Probably Shouldn’t Be Your First Choice For A Steakhouse  Daily Meal
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First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that results in corn stunt disease. Corn stunt symptoms begin with yellowing…
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New Soybean Yield Record Set
Southwest Georgia farmer Alex Harrell surpassed his own world record soybean harvest of 206.79 bushels an acre set in 2023. Now, he’s a back-to-back yield champ, growing the highest-yielding soybeans in agriculture history. He cut a bin-busting 218 bushels per acre in the Georgia Soybean Production Contest. He says that he never thought this year’s…
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2024 Corn Silage: Location, Location, Location
ITHACA, N.Y. — Despite all the variable and often extreme weather this season, the general narrative is of above average heat, and speculations of an early corn silage harvest. When looking at the growing degree day (GDD) accumulation for the growing season, locations across New York and the Northeast are well ahead of the 15-and…
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Spud-tastic Celebrations for National Potato Day
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Baked, roasted, mashed, shredded, fried – no matter how you eat potatoes, enjoying some starchy spuds is a cause for celebration. Today, Aug. 19, 2024, embrace these potato-centric dishes as you celebrate National Potato Day. Few ingredients are as versatile – and as delicious – as the potato. From humble origins, potatoes…
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Durum prices steady as harvest gets underway
Durum prices steady as harvest gets underway  AgUpdate
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What to Know About Ag Tire Track Specs
Ag Tire Talk: What to Know About Ag Tire Track Specs  Farm Equipment
