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Employed in Agriculture? Start Planning for Retirement Now
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas’ agricultural producers have an average age of 58.2 years old, according to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture. The same group of agriculturists have spent an average of 28.5 years working in the industry. With many Kansans in agriculture nearing the end of their careers, Kansas Farm Management Association economist Chelsea Plummer…
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“The Year of the Plum” in New Hampshire
HOLLIS, N.H. — Plums are making a major comeback this year. Last year, a cold snap wiped out almost the entire crop across New Hampshire, leaving the state without the tart sweet-sour taste many enjoy. The cold snap affected many growers, not just those who grow plums. That’s not the case this year though. Arthur Kelly…
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All Americans should be concerned about trends in agriculture
All Americans should be concerned about trends in agriculture Nisqually Valley News
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Boar’s Head Recall Expands to 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat and Poultry
Boar’s Head Recall Expands to 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat and Poultry TAPinto.net
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A new round of Dairy Innovation funding ahead
A new round of funding is coming for dairy farmers and processors under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says a new round of 100-thousand-dollar grants will be open for application in mid-August. “A few times a year, we open up a grant application opportunity and together with…
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Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power. I had the opportunity to listen to farmers, business owners, community leaders and many others…
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Kentucky Crop Progress and Condition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky experienced slightly below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 1.24 inches, 0.18 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 76 degrees for the week, 1 degree below normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 10 percent very short, 23 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 4…
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USDA: Almonds and peaches see increase
USDA: Almonds and peaches see increase The Packer
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Walmart, Denali partnership to turn food waste into animal feed at 1,400-plus locations
The rollout comes after the two companies made their partnership public last year. Denali estimates it can recover 200,000 pounds of food waste per location annually.
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Soybean Month in Iowa
In August, Soybean Month in Iowa brings attention to the versatile crop responsible for feeding and fueling the world. On this episode, an ISA director discusses the different ways soy impacts consumers around the world. The post Soybean Month in Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Corn plant miscues: What went wrong?
Corn plant miscues: What went wrong? Farm Progress
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Stratovation Group Launches AI Tool Designed to Make It Easier to Find Useful Ag Data
Now available to all ChatGPT users, AgriSearch Assistant was created with a vision to develop a simple way to secure a wide range of pertinent ag data. The post Stratovation Group Launches AI Tool Designed to Make It Easier to Find Useful Ag Data appeared first on CropLife.
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Milk production is increasing despite fewer dairy farms
Large farms are getting more out of their cows through advancements in technology, as smaller operations struggle to keep up.
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Today’s Corn Hybrids Are Resilient
WESTFIELD, Ind. — There’s been an abundance of weather challenges in Iowa and Ohio, but agronomists in these states haven’t given up on crops. In fact, AgriGold Agronomists Scott Bugg (Ohio) and Jeff Morey (Iowa) believe farmers in their respective areas could still produce great corn and soybean yields — IF they stick with their…
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Finding a Home for Soybean Meal
Demand is on the rise for soybean oil, but more production also means more soybean meal. In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee President Mark Senk discusses what that means for farmers and the role of exports. The post Finding a Home for Soybean Meal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Protecting crop health and improving yields
Commodity prices have continued to face pressure, making it even more important for farmers to get the most yield out of every acre of corn and soybeans. Growing conditions in many parts of the Corn Belt put the corn crop at greater risk for diseases like tar spot. Tyler Harp, Syngenta technical product lead for…
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States, USDA prepare for potential avian flu outbreak
States, USDA prepare for potential avian flu outbreak Oskaloosa Herald
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USGC Members Arrive in Utah for 64th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — U.S. Grains Council (USGC) members are gathered in Salt Lake City, UT for the organization’s 64th Board of Delegates Meeting, held July 29-31. USGC Chairman Brent Boydston welcomed attendees with a summary of the Council’s work over the past year and a preview of the meeting’s upcoming content. “My theme…
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How The Deep State Tried, And Failed, To Crush An American Farmer
How The Deep State Tried, And Failed, To Crush An American Farmer Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
