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Farmers should monitor soil temperature when planning fall nitrogen application
Farmers should monitor soil temperature when planning fall nitrogen application Jamestown Sun
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Plenty of pumpkins from the nation’s top producer
A University of Illinois Extension educator says it was a good growing season for the nation’s top pumpkin producing state. Nathan Johanning tells Brownfield… “Both types of pumpkins are very prevalent, although we raise at least 80%, if not more, of the processing pumpkin.” He says, “So, if you open a can of pumpkins this…
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More investments being made into rural energy
Rural electric cooperatives are receiving a second round of funding from the USDA to help upgrade rural energy systems. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says projects will be funded by the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. “The projects that we’ve announced to date will be delivering cleaner, more affordable and more resilient electricity to approximately…
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USDA Raises 2024, 2025 Food Price Forecasts
USDA Raises 2024, 2025 Food Price Forecasts Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Time To Plant Winter Pasture But…
ANGELINA CO., Texas — It is high time to be planting seed for winter grazing in east Texas pastures. Winter pastures have greatly benefitted east Texas stockmen for generations. A winter pasture could consist of ryegrass, clovers, or small grains such as wheat, oats, or rye. Winter pastures are planted in the fall and can…
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Corn farmers could have their worst year since 2007, ag economist says
While unprofitable prices are hurting row croppers, livestock producers are benefiting from lower feed costs.
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UNL study shows no compaction when grazing in fall or early spring
A long-term grazing study conducted by the University of Nebraska found no significant signs of compaction when grazing corn residue in the fall or early spring. Mary Drewnoski is a beef specialist with UNL… “What we did find is that we see an uptick in penetration resistance, which is very similar to what…
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Farm Economy Steady to Weakening, Fed Says
Farm Economy Steady to Weakening, Fed Says Farm Policy News
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Strange harvest season rolls on in a cloud of dust
Strange harvest season rolls on in a cloud of dust Farm Progress
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Thinking about Reducing Spring Tillage? Start Preparing in the Fall
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Reducing tillage has been one of the most common recommendations made to improve soil health over time and reduce erosion risk. However, this broad-brush suggestion is no easy feat. Tillage is a significant tool to prepare seedbeds, incorporate nutrients, prevent weed competition, and manage crop residue. On the other hand, no-till…
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USDA confident of eradicating virus, although bird flu count keeps climbing
USDA confident of eradicating virus, although bird flu count keeps climbing Food & Environment Reporting Network
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Timing Your Fall Manure Application
AMES, Iowa – Manure is a valuable source of nutrients; timing manure application correctly is crucial to maximize benefits and minimize environmental impacts. A critical factor in this process is soil temperature, which directly influences how nitrogen in manure behaves. This article explores why soil temperature is essential for fall manure application, why delaying application…
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Dry conditions affect fall fieldwork
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says dry conditions are affecting fall fieldwork. Paul Casper from Kingsbury County just wrapped up harvest on Wednesday and tells Brownfield “there’s a lot of fieldwork not done. It will be interesting to see how that plays out next spring. There’s a lot more people going minimum or no-till…
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Market extremes for farmland in 2024
The farmland market has seen some extremes this year in the Upper Midwest. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota calls 2024 “interesting” from an ag land values perspective. “I’ve heard rumblings of land auctions with no sales, and then I’ve seen parcels still go for as high as…
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McDonald’s investigates onions as source of E. coli outbreak
Supplier Taylor Farms has issued a recall after 49 people fell ill and one person died in an outbreak tied to the fast food chain’s Quarter Pounders.
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US cotton industry forecast for 2nd-lowest crop in a decade
US cotton industry forecast for 2nd-lowest crop in a decade. Here’s how Texas fared AOL
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Fall Harvest Double Digits Ahead of Last Year’s Pace
Reports show the U.S. corn and soybean harvests are double digits ahead of their five-year averages. Farm Policy News credits the fast pace to dry weather stretched across most of the U.S. through the past week. Corn harvest jumped 18 points nationally to 65 percent complete as of last Sunday, 13 percent over the five-year…
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IFPA creates definition for regenerative agriculture
IFPA creates definition for regenerative agriculture Fruitnet
