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ARS Scientists Discover Strategically Applied Livestock Grazing Can Benefit Sagebrush Communities
BURNS, Ore. — While a cow grazing in a field isn’t typically remarkable, United States Department of Agriculture scientists have identified potential ecological benefits of strategically applied livestock grazing in sagebrush communities across U.S. western rangelands. As recently published in the scientific journal Ecosphere, the collaborative research effort among Agricultural Research Service (ARS) rangeland scientists at Burns,…
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Disease, Weather Devastating U.S. Citrus Industry
Disease, Weather Devastating U.S. Citrus Industry Food Institute Blog
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New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers
KTIC 840 AM/98.3 FM/98.7 FM – New partnership offers grant writing support for farmers Rural Radio Network
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Nebraska farmer says July rains helped his corn, soybeans
Recent rains have helped Nebraska crop conditions. Doug Saathoff, who farms in the south-central part of the state, tells Brownfield… “We’re looking really good,” he says. “Of course we had quite a bit of rain up to about the first week of July and it made everything look real good, but now we’re irrigating hard…
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IL crops ahead of averages
The USDA says over three quarters of the Illinois corn and soybean crop remains in good to excellent condition. Bureau County farmer Evan Hultine is cautiously optimistic. “Everything looks good and I’ve actually, in the last week, been telling people when they ask that I’m a little concerned we’re gonna be disappointed because things look…
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Agronomist says corn rootworm management has been effective
A technical agronomist says corn rootworm pressure has decreased in some areas of the Midwest. DEKALB Asgrow’s Nicole Stecklein tells Brownfield, “I don’t think that we’re seeing quite the issues that we have in the past couple of years. I give a lot of credit to our farmers for really taking the bull by the…
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Outlook Grim for Farm Income in 2024
Outlook Grim for Farm Income in 2024 Mitchell Now –
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5 Questions To Challenge Your Comfort With Risk
5 Questions To Challenge Your Comfort With Risk Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Ongoing mycotoxin risks in key regions
Ongoing mycotoxin risks in key regions All About Feed
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National Farmers’ Market Week: $250,000 Awarded to Farmers’ Markets Across NYS
ALBANY — To kick off National Farmers’ Market Week, New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that nearly $250,000 has been awarded to six farmers’ market organizations across the state through Round 2 of the Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. Funding for the program was included in the 2023-24 New York State…
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National FFA Announces Record-Breaking One Million Student Members
INDIANAPOLIS — National FFA Organization, a nationally-recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273. States that have shown the largest membership percentage growth this past year are Utah, Florida and Alaska. “It’s exciting to watch this generation continue to find their place in…
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Specialty crop growers might take a closer look at ECO crop insurance
A crop insurance agent from Michigan says updates to the Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program from the USDA could work well for specialty crop growers. Cory Blumerick with GreenStone Farm Credit Services says specialty crops like apples, blueberries, grapes and walnuts now qualify, but more details are needed. “We are waiting on the actuaries for…
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Cropland values soar 37% in four years – Successful Farming
Cropland values soar 37% in four years Successful Farming
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US egg farmers honour athletes breaking records
US egg farmers honour athletes breaking records The Poultry Site
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Corn aphids make noise in 2024
Corn aphids make noise in 2024 Farm Progress
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Farm succession not one-size-fits-all
Farm succession not one-size-fits-all Farm Progress
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Op-Ed: Celebrating the Heart of Local Agriculture and Conservation
INDIANAPOLIS — Every year, during the first full week of August, communities across Indiana celebrate National Farmers Market Week. This event not only highlights the benefits of farmers markets but also underscores the vital role these markets play in promoting sustainable agriculture and conservation. The relationship between farmers markets and conservation is profound. Farmers who…
