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Cattle Chat: Strategy for Increasing Feed Efficiency for Cows
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many people add such supplements as vitamins, minerals, probiotics and botanicals to their diet for a variety of reasons, but often it is to maintain or improve their health. Feed additives are also incorporated in cattle diets with a similar end goal, say the experts at the Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle…
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Earnings Preview: Deere expected to post 40% decline in Q4 sales.
Earnings Preview: Deere expected to post 40% decline in Q4 sales MSN
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Farm Loan Concerns in Struggling Ag Economy
A new report says banks could be more hesitant to lend to the farm sector just as the agricultural industry is expected to enter a major credit crunch. Rabobank says that could disproportionately hurt smaller producers in the process. After two years of near-record profits, a significant drop in crop prices is pushing more producers…
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Farm Bureau: Turkeys and Eggs See Greatest Impact From Avian Influenza
Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of H5N1, or avian influenza, and more than 100 million birds have been affected over the last two and a half years. Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says turkeys and egg layers have been hit the hardest. “Avian…
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USDA supports farmers after 2024 disasters
USDA supports farmers after 2024 disasters Farms.com
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USDA announces $2 billion aid for specialty crops, including potatoes
USDA announces $2 billion aid for specialty crops, including potatoes FreshPlaza.com
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How Syngenta is teaching the world new ways to farm
How Syngenta is teaching the world new ways to farm GreenBiz
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MetGen integration with NewEnergyBlue will create full array of biochemicals refined from agricultural waste
MetGen integration with NewEnergyBlue will create full array of biochemicals refined from agricultural waste World Bio Market Insights
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Experts Reflect on 2024 Harvest Season
Experts Reflect on 2024 Harvest Season Successful Farming
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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…
