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Ogallala Aquifer levels declining in parts of western Kansas
The Kansas Geological Survey says a rise in irrigation coupled with prolonged drought conditions have led to a substantial decline in Ogallala Aquifer levels in the western part of the state. Water data manager Brownie Wilson says some areas are worse than others. “Probably a little bit more so up in northwest Kansas where it…
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US Farmers Retain Optimistic Outlook for 2025 Despite Ag Trade Uncertainty
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. farmers began 2025 with an optimistic outlook, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 points from the previous month to a reading of 141. This increase was driven by a 9-point growth in the Current Conditions Index and a 3-point rise in the Future Expectations Index. The…
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Ag Economist Dan Basse Weighs in on Tariffs, Trade Wars and the Livestock Boom
Ag Economist Dan Basse Weighs in on Tariffs, Trade Wars and the Livestock Boom Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Mexico boosts corn market with fresh purchases
KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI – Mexico boosts corn market with fresh purchases Rural Radio Network
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Trelleborg Tires Brings Technological Innovation to NFMS 2025
Trelleborg Tires Brings Technological Innovation to NFMS 2025 Farm Equipment
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Avian flu case detected in Nebraska flock
Avian flu case detected in Nebraska flock High Plains Journal
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Atmospheric scientist fears drought will spread north
Atmospheric scientist fears drought will spread north The Fence Post
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NASDA Keeping a Close Eye on Cabinet Confirmations
Story courtesy of NAFB News Service The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been watching closely as President Trump’s cabinet nominees get voted out of committee and onto the Senate floor for confirmation. RJ Karney, NASDA’s Senior Director of Public Policy, says they fully support Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture. Karney says,…
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JBS USA Settles Child Labor Violations
The nation’s largest meatpacking company JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in connection with the company’s use of child labor at meatpacking plants across the country. The DOL said on Monday the funds would be used to “prevent illegal child labor”…
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Former Express Grain CEO Sentenced
The former CEO of Greenwood, Mississippi-based Express Grain has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to immediately pay $69.8 million in restitution after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud while working for the company. John R. Coleman was sentenced in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern Mississippi…
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Brazil’s 2024/25 Soybean Harvest 15% Complete
Brazil’s 2024/25 Soybean Harvest 15% Complete, AgRural Says Successful Farming
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Limiting Lawn Management Benefits Soil Ecosystems
ITHACA, N.Y. — Turfgrass – including sports fields, roadside ditches and residential lawns – makes up 40 million acres of the United States’ land surface, bigger than the entire state of New York. Collectively, all that grass plays a critical role in ecological processes such as absorbing and filtering water, sequestering carbon and providing habitat…
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Commissioner Sid Miller Urges Caution as More Texans Receive Chinese Mystery Seed Packages
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving across Texas from Chinese vendors. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is working swiftly to safely collect these packages and ensure they are delivered to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
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ASA Calls on USDA to Resume Payments for Climate-Smart Program
ASA Calls on USDA to Resume Payments for Climate-Smart Program DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Analyst: Tariffs aren’t going away
Analyst: Tariffs aren’t going away World Grain
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Costamare cautious on Red Sea reopening as revenues hit US$2Bn
News Content Hub – Costamare cautious on Red Sea reopening as revenues hit US$2Bn Riviera Maritime Media
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New Holland awarded three prestigious AE50 Awards
New Holland awarded three prestigious AE50 Awards Far Eastern Agriculture
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3 Big Things Today, February 10, 2025
3 Big Things Today, February 10, 2025 Successful Farming
