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Leave Leaf Litter Alone for Overwintering Insects
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Think twice before cleaning up your leaf litter this fall, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises. Whether you shred or rake them, leaving some leaf piles will help pollinators and beneficial insects. “Remember, leaf litter makes great overwintering sites for insects,” said Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulture specialist and professor in the Texas A&M…
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Magnify Your Soybean Yield in 2025
Magnify Your Soybean Yield in 2025 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill
Brownfield interviewed Rob Johansson during the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The post Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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7 ag stories you can’t miss
7 ag stories you can’t miss – November 15, 2024 Farm Progress
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Agriculture under attack
A Washington, D.C.-based public relations expert says agriculture in America is under a well-funded attack. Jack Hubbard, owner of Berman and Company, says groups like HSHS (Humane Society of the US) and ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have a singular mission. “They wake up every single morning and they want…
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What Is Citrus Greening — And Why Is It So Hard to Stop?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If you’ve noticed the price of citrus creeping up, there’s a hidden reason behind it: a silent killer has been sweeping through the U.S.’s citrus groves for decades, and it’s a threat to more than just your morning OJ. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing, is a plant disease that has…
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nitrogen stabilizers: Less Downtime, More Protection
Many growers are seeing the benefits of adding a nitrogen stabilizer to their fertilizer applications, but some leading nitrogen stabilizers have a reputation for being hard on equipment. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert discusses some issues to watch out for. The post Less Downtime, More Protection appeared first on Brownfield…
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Concerns about pesticide regulation in 2025
The president and CEO of CropLife America is concerned about the effects of EPA’s pesticide regulation in 2025. Alexandra Dunn says the Endangered Species Act will have an impact on the next growing season. “As new active ingredients are registered, those labels will have requirements on them,” she says. “Now, how many new active ingredients are…
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Ag lenders share concerns in declining farm economy
Ag lenders share concerns in declining farm economy Farm Progress
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Poverty rate for rural children under 5 years old is highest of any group, USDA study says
Poverty rate for rural children under 5 years old is highest of any group, USDA study says RFD-TV
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Invasive species discovered in Georgia poses ‘serious risk’ to state’s agriculture, GDA warns
Invasive species discovered in Georgia poses ‘serious risk’ to state’s agriculture, GDA warns Atlanta News First
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US: Outlook Of Agro-Chemicals Threatened By Generic Pesticides
US: Outlook Of Agro-Chemicals Threatened By Generic Pesticides BusinessToday
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Regulations Proposed to Further Restrict Use of the Pesticide 1,3-D
SACRAMENTO — The California Department Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has proposed new regulations, developed jointly and mutually with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), to protect occupational bystanders in the general vicinity of a treated field to reduce the risk of 1,3-D exposure. 1,3-D is widely used in agriculture as a pre-plant field fumigant.…
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Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports AgNet West
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Lots of Economic Uncertainty in U.S. Ag Looking to 2025
2024 has been challenging for farmers and the agricultural sector. David Widmar, economist and managing partner with Agricultural Economic Insights, says 2024 has been full of twists and turns. “It has been interesting, lots of unexpected turns and uncertainty, and it’s going to set us up for even more uncertainty and surprises into 2025,” says…
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Food Prices Slightly Higher in October
The October Consumer Price Index numbers for food-at-home show that prices increased just 0.1% for the month and fell to 1.1% year over year. Heading into the holiday season, some prices have moderated. Andy Harig, vice president for FMI, the Food Industry Association, said, the “CPI numbers illustrate once again that — while the process…
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How Agribusinesses and Farms Can Prepare for Natural Disasters
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Major natural disasters, like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, caused severe economic and environmental damage in the southeastern region of the U.S. this fall. Although the coast is at the greatest risk for damage from hurricanes, researchers in the UK have found that they are reaching higher latitudes which can lead to more…
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Ag Lenders: Just Over Half of Farmers Will Be Profitable in 2024
Ag Lenders: Just Over Half of Farmers Will Be Profitable in 2024 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Bad Years Create Tax Planning Opportunities
EAST LANSING, Mich. — When we think about tax planning, we usually think about reducing income taxes in a profitable year. However, many farmers are facing a loss on income taxes this year. Tax planning is still valuable in an unprofitable year. Maintaining a stable taxable income over time allows you to more effectively reduce…
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Study Reveals Ohio’s Growing Struggle to Preserve Agricultural Land
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A trio of researchers from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) has conducted an in-depth analysis of Ohio’s declining agricultural land, providing new insights into the forces driving this trend and its implications for the future of farming in the state. Ani Katchova, professor and Farm…
