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March egg production 7% below last year
U.S. egg production declined during March. The USDA says 8.631 million eggs were produced during March of this year, down 7% from March of last year, with a slight rise in per layer production to 2,458 per 100 layers more than canceled out by an 8% drop in the number of laying hens at 351.133…
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Farmers Install Practices to Protect Local Waterways and Make Videos to Help Other Farmers Do the Same through Good Idea Mini-Grants
Madison, Wis.— Six teams of farmers and farm advisors in the Midwest are demonstrating their leadership in conservation agriculture with the completion of their Good Idea Mini-grant projects, a program run by a multi-state collaboration of Land Grant University Extension staff. Each grantee team installed an edge-of-field conservation practice on the farmer’s land to reduce…
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Time to Check & Treat Your Herd for Ticks
AMES, Iowa — Temperatures are warmer, grass is greening up nicely, and yes, it’s time for ticks. But are ticks on cattle a concern? Absolutely, said Iowa Beef Center program specialist Beth Reynolds, because of disease transmission opportunities. For example, anaplasmosis is a tickborne disease with an estimated U.S. beef industry impact over $300 million…
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Early Soybean Disease Control
Early planted soybeans often equate to high yields. However, early planting comes with inherent risks. Several pathogens that attack soybean seeds and seedlings — Phytophthora, Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium — survive in the soil and diseased plant material. These diseases are most common in the first few weeks after planting, especially in heavy, poorly drained,…
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Americans Don’t Think Bird Flu Is a Threat, Study Suggests
NEW YORK — In an editorial in the American Journal of Public Health, a team led by researchers from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) say public ignorance and apathy towards bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI) could pose a serious obstacle to containing the virus and preventing a larger-scale…
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Solar on High-Value Agricultural Land: Rule Adoption Notice
AUGUSTA, Maine — On July 31, 2024, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF) published draft rules governing a process for permitting solar development on high-value agricultural land (HVAL), pursuant to P.L. 2023, ch.448 (P.L.). DACF received substantial public feedback throughout the rulemaking process. On August 19, 2024, DACF held a public hearing for interested parties…
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Despite Activism, the “Power of Meat” Prevails
Despite Activism, the “Power of Meat” Prevails Pork Business
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This Farmer and Ag Advocate is the Grandson of Iowa Royalty
This Farmer and Ag Advocate is the Grandson of Iowa Royalty Successful Farming
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SNAP Update: States Ordered to Tighten Rules for Who Is Eligible
SNAP Update: States Ordered to Tighten Rules for Who Is Eligible Newsweek
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Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: ‘Should be thrown away’
Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: ‘Should be thrown away’ Fox News
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Tariffs plus ongoing downturn a ‘wicked combination’ as Iowa farmers head into fields
Tariffs plus ongoing downturn a ‘wicked combination’ as Iowa farmers head into fields The Des Moines Register
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South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground
South Dakota leads U.S. hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground Sioux Falls Live
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USDA rural energy, ethanol funding released
USDA rural energy, ethanol funding released AgUpdate
