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EPA Finalizes Cancellation of the Pesticide Dacthal
WASHINGTON — Today, Oct. 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the cancellation of all products containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). In making this decision, EPA relied on the best available science, which included robust studies demonstrating thyroid toxicity. Unborn babies whose…
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Farmers Step Up to Help Communities in Post-Helene Crisis
MACON, Ga. — Sometimes, the old tools are best. At McCorkle Nurseries in McDuffie County, Hurricane Helene presented many problems, not the least of which was getting power to the computers that manage parts of the nursery’s automated systems, from controlling irrigation to coordinating the robots used to move and track plant inventory. Helene knocked…
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Hasty US corn and soy harvest pressures farmers, storage capacity
Hasty US corn and soy harvest pressures farmers, storage capacity  The Pig Site
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U.S. farmer spotlights women’s role in agriculture
U.S. farmer spotlights women’s role in agriculture  Farms.com
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A long road to recovery for pastures post-Helene
A forage specialist says pastures could take up to two years to recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Bruno Pedreira with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, says it is a good idea to test the soil because the heavy rains likely washed away several nutrients. “Sample soil test will help us to know…
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Some farmers turning to bag storage
The agronomy manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a big crop has farmers turning to alternative methods of grain storage. Ryan Gentle, who covers Illinois for the company, tells Brownfield… “Starting to hear some storage challenges for guys and starting to see a lot of bags getting filled in fields as I go around, which is…
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EPA Approves Next Generation of Glufosinate-Based Herbicide for Use in Multiple Crops
EPA Approves Next Generation of Glufosinate-Based Herbicide for Use in Multiple Crops  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmers Should Monitor Soil Temperature When Planning Fall Nitrogen Application
Farmers Should Monitor Soil Temperature When Planning Fall Nitrogen Application  Morning Ag Clips –
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Will we have enough wheat in 2025?
Will we have enough wheat in 2025?  Farm Progress
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CTA requirements loom; farmers could unknowingly face fines, jail time
CTA requirements loom; farmers could unknowingly face fines, jail time  FarmWeekNow.com
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Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton
Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton  WFTV Orlando
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Is the beef-on-dairy trend beginning to fade?
Over the past several years, dairy producers have been a major supplier of beef, but there’s a commodity broker who thinks beef-on-dairy might have hit its peak, and the cycles for both the beef market and the dairy market might be pointing towards a change. We’ll hear from commodity broker Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC…
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When is it too Late in Fall to Treat Weeds in Forages?
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Forage producers should take advantage of plant life cycles this Fall to most effectively control many types of weeds. A final, timely herbicide application can be very effective as temperatures cool, and days run shorter. In the Fall, foliar, systemic herbicides are especially effective on perennial and biennial weeds, as herbicides move…
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Corn and Soybean Harvest Moving Rapidly to a Close in the U.S.
(FARGO, ND)– Wide open harvest weather is leading to a rapid harvest of corn and soybeans crops nationwide as we near the end of October. According to the latest Crop Progress Report, corn harvest is 65% complete as of Sunday, October 20th while soybean harvest is 81% complete nationwide. Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota were 68%,…
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Dry conditions have South Dakota farmers harvesting ahead of schedule
Harvesting continues in South Dakota. Ninety-nine percent of the corn is mature, with 56% already harvested. Last year at this time, just 45% of the corn was in the bin. The soybean harvest is 91% finished compared to 85% last year. All of the South Dakota sorghum is mature, and 70% has been harvested. The…
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US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says
US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says  XM
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Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan
ONLINE — Have you been thinking about planning for your farm’s future, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a family member or someone outside of the family interested in coming into the farm business, but you don’t know how to have that first conversation? Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession…
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2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007
2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007Â Â Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
