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U.S. harvest in full swing
U.S. harvest in full swing Manitobe Co-Operator
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Dry, Dusty Harvest Calls For A Fire Contingency Plan
Ferrie: Dry, Dusty Harvest Calls For A Fire Contingency Plan Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Florida Agricultural Sector Asked to Share Impacts of Hurricane Milton
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF/IFAS requests agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm that came ashore near Siesta Key on Oct. 9, to complete the UF/IFAS EIAP survey on agricultural losses and damages. The survey is part of on-going UF/IFAS research tracking the effects of severe weather and other hazards on the state’s…
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USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop. And it doesn’t factor in Hurricane Milton
USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop. And it doesn’t factor in Hurricane Milton The Ledger
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Consider a fall burndown herbicide
Farmers looking to get a head start on 2025 weed control might consider a fall burndown herbicide. Dan Smydra, an Enlist field specialist for Corteva Agriscience, says there are several benefits. “First off, winter annuals are small in the fall making them easier to control. If you’re targeting early-emerging spring weeds like kochia, lambsquarters, ragweed,…
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Taylor says U.S. ag trade moving in the right direction
USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says 2024 has been an important year for U.S. agricultural trade. “This year is projected to be the third highest on record for U.S. food and agricultural exports. Just two years ago was actually the record.” She tells Brownfield food and ag exports are a critical driver of farmer profitability.…
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Corn Belt Ports preparing for 2025 grants
The executive director of Corn Belt Ports says the region is poised for growth. Robert Sinkler says the initiative that serves ports along the upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers is assisting projects for the Port Infrastructure Development Program. “Historically, we have not done a very good job of taking advantage of programs that the US…
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Some farmers finding ear molds
An agronomist says ear molds are causing issues for some corn farmers. Chad Kalaher, who covers east central and northeastern Illinois with Beck’s Hybrids, tells Brownfield… “This year we’re seeing a little bit of an elevated amount of those.” He says, “I think some growers will see a little bit of damage in some places.…
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New 4-H Director to Youth: ‘You Are Worthy and You Are Valuable’
DAVIS, Calif. — Growing up in rural Alabama, Kimberly Sinclair Holmes – the new statewide director of California 4-H – experienced firsthand the enduring value of youth development programs in a limited-resource environment. From first grade through seventh, Holmes participated in a summer program hosted by nearby Tuskegee University, a historically Black land-grant university. Every day,…
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USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers AgNet West
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Mormon Church Pays $289M for Dozens of US Farms
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ real estate arm is paying $289 million to acquire tens of thousands of acres of farmland across eight states. Farmland Reserve, a nonprofit arm of the Mormon Church, is buying 46 farms from real estate investor Farmland Partners. The farms encompass 41,500 acres of land and include…
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Land values rise while farm income shrinks in northern Plains
Land values rise while farm income shrinks in northern Plains Successful Farming
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Damage To Georgia Farms From Hurricane Helene Estimated At $6.46 Billion
Damage To Georgia Farms From Hurricane Helene Estimated At $6.46 Billion The Georgia Sun
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USDA offers aid to Florida farmers after 3 back-to-back hurricanes
USDA offers aid to Florida farmers after 3 back-to-back hurricanes WCJB
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CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program
CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program Binance
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Farmers adapting to lower farm financials
The vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis at Rabobank says farmers are facing more financial pressure this harvest season. Owen Wilson says lower commodity prices are leading to an uptick in operating lines of credit. “The first step that farmers often take when met with lower prices, and that’s pulling back on input expenditures,” he…
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Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season
Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season The Center Square
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Examining economic impact of rural ports
The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon Valley, right?” He says, “We do have people who are competitors,…
