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Deferred loan payments among suite of new USDA lending regulations
Deferred loan payments among suite of new USDA lending regulations Capital Press
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Grasshoppers Gobble Crops, Farm Profits
DAVIS, Calif. — That buzzing noise in Northern California is the sound of grasshoppers chewing a path of destruction through crops and pollinator-friendly plants as they hop across an expanding area. This is the fifth year in a row that massive numbers of grasshoppers have overrun Modoc County and “probably the worst I’ve seen yet,”…
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What’s going on with Illinois’ corn and soybeans?
What’s going on with Illinois’ corn and soybeans? Successful Farming
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Farmland Values in Iowa Fall for the First Time in 5 Years
Farmland Values in Iowa Fall for the First Time in 5 Years Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Invading Nebraska: The Growing Threat of Certain Invasive Plant Species
LINCOLN, Neb. — Pastures and rangelands are the backbone of Nebraska’s beef industry, providing essential forage for livestock. However, the presence of weeds can significantly diminish both the quality and quantity of forage available, impacting herd health and productivity. Invasive species, in particular, pose a formidable challenge, requiring proactive management strategies to mitigate their spread…
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New data program helping Nebraska farmers be efficient with water management
A west-central Nebraska farmer says a new water data program is helping farmers get a better understanding of their water usage. Joe Wahlgren, with the Twin Platte Natural Resources District, says the program gathers data via a virtual water meter, using power records and flow meter numbers. “Combine those two and I can give you…
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Soybean aphid pressure intensifying
Soybean aphid infestations are surging throughout the Upper Midwest. Syngenta agronomic services rep Jesse Grote says populations are growing fast. “Especially up in northern Iowa. So it’s prime time to be scouting for aphids, and that needs to be done on a seven to ten-day interval here at least through the month of August.” He…
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Cattle Industry Leaders Disgusted With Targeted Persecution of Family Ranchers
WASHINGTON – Today, leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) issued statements in response to news of the indictment of Charles and Heather Maude, multi-generational family ranchers in western South Dakota, by U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota: “I…
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“Carbon payments are the only profit I got”
Carbon brings profitability to farmers Farm Progress
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USDA Publishes Additional Ag Promotion Program Funds Announcement
USDA Publishes Additional Ag Promotion Program Funds Announcement AGInfo Ag Information Network
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Assessing Damage Crops During Times of Excessive Rainfall
RALEIGH, N.C. — Tropical storm Debby is currently bringing significant amounts of rainfall to areas where fresh fruits and vegetables are grown in North Carolina. This can lead to situations where produce inadvertently comes in contact with contaminated water that may lead to produce safety concerns. Over the next several days, we urge produce growers…
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Poll: What Percentage Of Your Old Crop Is Still In The Bin?
Take Our Poll: What Percentage Of Your Old Crop Is Still In The Bin? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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The 3 Biggest Updates to USDA’s Farm Loan Programs You Need to Know
The 3 Biggest Updates to USDA’s Farm Loan Programs You Need to Know Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
