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Plan now for noxious weed control
Plan now for noxious weed control Farm Progress
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Insight: The First Calf of the Season
MANHATTAN, Kan. — This season’s first calf arrived a little over four weeks early this year. For humans this may not seem that impossible, but calves born more than four weeks early rarely live past a day or two. The little guy weighed in at 35 pounds, half the size of a typical newborn. Our…
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Students Receive $15,000 During Farming for the Future Social Media Scholarship Contest
by Lura Roti Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Winners are: Hailey Kizer, from Howard placed first receiving $3,000; Karlie Stiefvater, from Salem placed second receiving $2,000; Madi Raymond, from Ethan placed third…
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The Hawk, The Grizzly, The Wolf: Introducing “Hybrids Built for the North”
MALTA, ILLINOIS, USA – (December 11, 2024) – In recognition of the spirit of northern farmers who take pride in their ability to produce corn in a challenging environment year in and year out, Golden Harvest and GHX are offering hybrids that bring their own toughness to each acre. “Hybrids Built for the North” were bred…
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Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles airport
Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles airport WTOP
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In a First, Arizona’s Attorney General Sues an Industrial Farm Over Its Water Use
In a First, Arizona’s Attorney General Sues an Industrial Farm Over Its Water Use InsideClimate News
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Tips for storing chemicals in cold weather
Tips for storing chemicals in cold weather Farm Progress
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Jordon Harms Takes Home Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award
KEARNEY, Neb. – Clay County Farm Bureau member, Jordon Harms, earned the 2024 Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award was announced Dec. 10 at the Member Appreciation luncheon at Nebraska Farm Bureau’s (NEFB) 107th Annual Meeting and Convention in Kearney. Harms is a fourth generation corn and soybean farmer and…
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Free Online School for Beginning Beef Production
ONLINE — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is launching the School for Beginning Beef Production, an online series for new beef cattle producers or those adding beef to their farms. The series includes six free sessions in January 2025, held from 7–8:30 pm on January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30 via…
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The USDA Wants to Cut Grocery Bills by $120 Every Single Month
The USDA Wants to Cut Grocery Bills by $120 Every Single Month Yahoo Canada Shine On
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What resources do beginning farmers need?
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator for Michigan Aimee Swenson tells Brownfield, “I get calls, emails several times a week— How do I get started? What do I need?” “The goal is to try to get folks to where…
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Research on Identifying Unintended Effects of Genetic Engineering Process in Crops
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Department of Genetics and Biochemistry Professor Hong Luo has received a $650,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the unintended consequences of three site-specific DNA recombination systems commonly used to genetically engineer target crops. With the world’s growing population and less land being available for farming, it’s…
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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Cattle Drench
DULUTH, Ga. — Benzimidazoles, or white dewormers, are an important tool for managing internal parasites, but it’s essential to use this dewormer class correctly. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia, along with Nathan Meyer, DVM, PhD, Boehringer Ingelheim, offer these tips to ensure your oral drench delivers the desired results. Correct placement An…
