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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
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Students build equipment for producers, compete at state fair
Students build equipment for producers, compete at state fair Farm Progress
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Farm Equipment’s Best of the Web
Farm Equipment’s Best of the Web: October 25, 2024 Farm Equipment
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The 10 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., Ranked
The 10 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., Ranked Redfin Blog
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Spotty rain fell in parts of the High Plains, Rockies
Spotty rain fell in parts of the High Plains, Rockies High Plains Journal
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Corn manages to hold onto modest gains
Soybeans were mostly modestly higher, with nearby months pulled steady to lower late by spread trade. Export sales were up sharply on the week at 79.1 million bushels as China and Mexico led the way, with unknown destinations buying another 198,000 tons of 2024/25 Thursday morning. U.S. harvest conditions are favorable and while planting has…
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As farmers start planning for 2025, margins remain a big concern
As northwest Tennessee farmer says he’s looking ahead to the 2025 growing season and margins are a big concern. David Nichols tells Brownfield, “Prices sold off pretty hard and we’re down close to or below cost reduction.” At the same time, he says costs are still too high. “Fertilizers have come down some; some of…
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Agricultural exports benefit from the farm bill
Agricultural exports benefit from the farm bill FarmWeekNow.com
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Oh My Gourd! The Incredible History of Pumpkins
GREENWICH, N.Y. — As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves begin to change, one unmistakable symbol of the season takes center stage—the pumpkin. Its bright orange hue and round, familiar shape adorn porches and doorsteps across America, signaling the arrival of fall festivities. From intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns to the comforting flavors of pumpkin…
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N.J. enacts fire restrictions as ‘some of the driest conditions ever’ spread across state
N.J. enacts fire restrictions as ‘some of the driest conditions ever’ spread across state The Philadelphia Inquirer
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USDA confident of eradicating virus, although bird flu count keeps climbing
USDA confident of eradicating virus, although bird flu count keeps climbing Food & Environment Reporting Network
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Almost half of the US is experiencing drought
Almost half of the US is experiencing drought. How that can affect the food industry. MSN
