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Farming Frontlines: How Food and Agriculture Will Impact Negotiations in Ukraine
Farming Frontlines: How Food and Agriculture Will Impact Negotiations in Ukraine Center for Strategic & International Studies
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New Device Produces Critical Fertilizer Ingredient From Thin Air
STANFORD, Calif. — The air around us contains a powerful solution for making agriculture more sustainable. Researchers at Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia have developed a prototype device that can produce ammonia – a key fertilizer ingredient – using wind energy to draw air through a mesh.…
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Approach Builds Confidence in New Corn Hybrids
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Yield data is critical when testing new corn hybrids, but there’s only so much you can learn about a product from numbers in a spreadsheet. That’s why every new hybrid AgriGold launches has been ground-truthed by several teams of experts in research plots around the country. “Getting eyes on ears is important,”…
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Congress could be close on economic aid package for farmers
Lawmakers continue to negotiate a farm bill extension and economic aid package for farmers. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated an agreement was reached last night. “We still don’t have text of that agreement, and it takes a while for the legislation to be written. One thing is certain, farmers need…
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USDA’s investigation into Tyson Foods has collected thousands of documents. Would Donald Trump end it?
USDA’s investigation into Tyson Foods has collected thousands of documents. Would Donald Trump end it? The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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2024 Year in Review: Row Crop Tractors
2024 Year in Review: Row Crop Tractors Successful Farming
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Why Does Red Wine Cause Headaches?
DAVIS, Calif. (THE CONVERSATION) — Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking – something like 10,000 years. As chemistsspecializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches. Many components of red wine have been accused of causing this…
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Make Edible Gifts That Wow This Holiday Season
WASHINGTON — As you plan Christmas gifts this year, edible gifts can be a delicious and beloved present for everyone on your list. If you’re looking for quality, homemade gift ideas for the holidays, prepare these edible gifts for friends and family. Handmade gifts bring charm and personalization to the holidays. Edible gifts are particularly…
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Gold retreats as traders see slower Fed rate cuts in 2025
Gold retreats as traders see slower Fed rate cuts in 2025 Reuters.com
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EU crops in fair shape but Black Sea rim lacks winter strength, monitor says
EU crops in fair shape but Black Sea rim lacks winter strength, monitor says Grainews
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Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Almost Didn’t Air − And Why it Endures
THE CONVERSATION — It’s hard to imagine a holiday season without “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The 1965 broadcast has become a staple – etched into traditions across generations like decorating the tree or sipping hot cocoa. But this beloved TV special almost didn’t make it to air. CBS executives thought the 25-minute program was too…
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Farming not for faint of heart
Farming not for faint of heart | Daily Gate City – Keokuk, Iowa Mississippi Valley Publishing
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The equipment price tide has turned
The equipment price tide has turned Hay & Forage Grower
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Know your cost of production, expenses
Brad Sirianni is a farmer, former farm business management instructor, and ag lender says many families need help getting a clear picture of their income and expenses, starting with knowing the cost of production for everything the farm produces. He says not knowing that number prevents farmers from making important management decisions. The post Know…
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Thompson, Senate GOP counterpart criticize Democrats for Farm Bill inaction
Thompson, Senate GOP counterpart criticize Democrats for Farm Bill inaction Longview News-Journal
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Sanctions against Russia – a timeline
Sanctions against Russia – a timeline S&P Global
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What’s With the Corporate Transparency Act?
Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA The Corporate Transparency Act would have required tens of millions of United States small businesses, such as limited liability companies (LLCs) with fewer than 20 employees and gross receipts less than $5 million annually, to report their private business information regarding their “beneficial owners” to the U.S. Department…
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No Mexican Cattle Imports into U.S. Before Holidays
Last week, the USDA reversed course on comments that it may let cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. resume before the year-end holidays. It suspended those imports in November due to the discovery of the New World screwworm in Mexico. The agency says it’s approved a second round of emergency funding to block the…
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On-farm Tools to Evaluate Feeding Programs
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — With harvest season complete, it’s the perfect time to assess feed inventory and fine-tune your feeding program. A study by Alex Bach in Spain found that over 50% of performance differences among 47 herds fed identical total mixed ration (TMR) were unrelated to diet composition, underscoring the critical role of on-farm management…
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Sustainability in the soy industry
The new treasurer of the United Soybean Board says he continues to focus on sustainable ag practices on his operation. Matt Gast is a first-generation farmer from Valley City, North Dakota where he grows soybeans and corn. “When it comes to planting or fertilizer, we want to maximize the technology out there. Variable rating, the…
