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Spring Burndown Herbicide Pointers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With the warm temperatures across much of the state, folks would like to burndown some fields and plant corn or soybeans, particularly in the southern parts of Pennsylvania. Begin spraying when possible; fields with a high density of winter annuals may benefit from the burndown now to conserve soil moisture which…
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Retaliatory tariffs could hurt US agriculture and beyond, expert says
Retaliatory tariffs could hurt US agriculture and beyond, expert says https://www.wilx.com
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Farmers and Firefighters ‘Extinguish’ Forever Chemicals with SoyFoam
ASHVILLE, Ohio — Ohio’s firefighters work hard to protect their communities. But how can we better protect them in return? On Monday, the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Harrison Township Fire Department in Ashville, Ohio, came together for a groundbreaking demonstration of SoyFoam TF 1122. Unlike traditional firefighting foams that contain PFAS, commonly referred to…
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Farmers and Ranchers Will Bear the Brunt of a Global Trade War
WASHINGTON D.C. – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement. “One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war,” said Larew. “The economic strain and uncertainty that farmers face have reached a breaking point.…
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Purdue’s Latest Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Shift Focus From Interest Rates
Purdue’s Latest Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Shift Focus From Interest Rates AgWeb
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Farmers feeling the impact from high fertilizer prices
A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, “They aren’t dealing with it well. This is already a year that most people will tell you farm economics don’t make a lot of sense. This is a survival year at best. Seeing these…
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Pasture Renovation or Repair: Tall Fescue Options
SEDALIA, Mo. – In my last article, I discussed evaluating pastures and hay fields to determine if the field needs complete renovation, thickening up by adding more grass seed, or simply a change in management to improve stand persistence. The focus then shifted to native warm season grasses and their role in developing a more…
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USDA to Release Funds Under Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
USDA to Release Funds Under Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program NACS
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Prop 12 causing uncertainty for pork producers
Proposition 12 continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers. Minnesota pig farmer Todd Selvik says California’s animal confinement law has caused uncertainty for the industry. “You’ve got some farms that are converting old units, some farms that aren’t. On my farm we chose not to convert ours, we didn’t see that there was enough…
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USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025
(WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and…
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USDA Announces April 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
USDA Announces April 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers – bladenonline.com
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New Tool for Nutrient Management Planners Available
WASHINGTON — On farms, nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus are the building blocks for plant growth and production. Nutrient management requires a custom plan to help minimize nutrient runoff from fields into local waterways. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with producers to develop nutrient management plans that can protect water quality and save…
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Farmer sentiment declines due to ag policy uncertainty
An ag economist says trade concerns contributed to the decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are less optimistic about current conditions. But, “Sentiment in the ag sector is still relatively strong, so it’s lower than the last couple of months,” he says. “When you look…
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There’s a New Push to Put Whole Milk Back in School Meals
WASHINGTON — More than a dozen years after higher-fat milk was stripped from school meals to slow obesity in American kids and boost their health, momentum is growing to put it back. Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in addition to the skim and…
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How to Manage a Mixed Fleet
How to Manage a Mixed Fleet Successful Farming
