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Post-harvest is best time to reduce regular maintenance and repair costs, says parts manager
Post-harvest is best time to reduce regular maintenance and repair costs, says parts manager Farmtario
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Herbicide Synergy Gives “Trojan Horse” Attack on Resistant Weeds
Exclusive: Herbicide Synergy Gives “Trojan Horse” Attack on Resistant Weeds Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Feedlot Forum 2025 features ‘Cattle Feeding in a Changing Environment’
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – High-priced feeder cattle, inflation, volatile markets, and weather have pressured the bottom line for cattle feeders. Beth Doran, beef specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said these pressures and methods of coping are the focus of this year’s Feedlot Forum 2025. “Feedlot producers agree that profitability has become harder to…
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High hopes for year-round E-15 in lame duck
Industry leaders have high hopes that the current lame duck session of Congress will see action on legislation enacting nationwide year-round E-15. John Fuhr, director of government affairs with Growth Energy, says proposals in both chambers have far-reaching support. “You have a new coalition that’s kind of formed together.” He says, “Where you have a…
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Central Illinois farmer wraps up record harvest
A central Illinois farmer says it was a record year on his farm. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says his operation wrapped up harvest in just 31 days. “Had the best soybean yields we’ve ever had.” He says, “Corn was not the best, but close to the best we’ve ever had, so very,…
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Phosphorous could be “overprioritized” as farmers weigh input costs
Corn farmers are likely looking to shave input costs in the face of low commodity prices. And University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says phosphorous might be overprioritized going into 2025. “Looking back this fall, the prices have been pretty strong yet on MAP and DAP in terms of some of the…
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Compost Can Increase the Water Holding Capacity in Droughty Soils
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Compost is an earthy-smelling, humus-like material that is a product of the controlled aerobic decay of organic nitrogen (such as manure) and carbon (such as sawdust, straw, or leaves). One advantage of compost is its ability to hold moisture. The focus of this article is to understand how to choose composts…
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Leaders Appointed to the United Soybean Board
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed five new farmer-leaders to the United Soybean Board (USB) and reappointed 12 others. In total, 17 USB directors and alternates will begin three-year terms, and one director will begin a two-year term. These U.S. soybean farmers, representing 16 states, will be officially sworn in at the…
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SDSU Extension Launches New On-Demand Financial Training
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension has created a new online training course for anyone looking to improve their financial skills. Your Money Your Goals is a free, on-demand training. Registration is required to access the course. To register, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/your-money-your-goals-demand. Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist, created the…
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The Women & Stress Behind Rural Farming in America
ATHENS, Ga. — If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it. But recent research from the University of Georgia suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars…
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Will Agricultural Weeds Finally Claim the Upper Hand in a Changing Climate?
URBANA, Ill. — A few years back, a group of weed scientists showed that soil-applied herbicides are less effective against agricultural weeds in the context of our changing climate. Now, the same research group, led by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has shown the same is true of post-emergence (POST) herbicides. Mining a…
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USDA Rural Development invests in 17 clean energy projects
USDA Rural Development invests in 17 clean energy projects Hays Post
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Yield, price figure in possible revenue claims
Yield, price figure in possible revenue claims FarmWeekNow.com
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National Guard program creates new market for farmers
National Guard program creates new market for farmers FarmWeekNow.com
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To Save Money, Farmers Switching to Generic Inputs
To Save Money, Farmers Switching to Generic Inputs AGInfo Ag Information Network
