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True and Fall Armyworms Relishing on Kansas Crops
MANHATTAN, Kan. – True and fall armyworms have been a nuisance to crop production in Kansas over the past 40 years. Kansas State University crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said these pests have once again made their presence known in 2024, noting that their similar developmental schedules and rapid life cycles heighten crop damage. “Right now,…
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Organic Trade Association Welcomes USDA Support for Organic Dairies
Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2024) — The Organic Trade Association welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s continuing support for organic dairy farmers through the Organic Dairy Market Assistance Program (ODMAP). Today’s announcement by USDA that it is making available $58 million in assistance funds to U.S. organic dairies is good news for organic operations, particularly small- and medium-sized operations,…
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Interactive U.S. maps show how harvest progress stacks up for top states
Interactive U.S. maps show how harvest progress stacks up for top states Successful Farming
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Put the Pedal to the Metal on Your 2025 Corn Weed Control Program
Put the Pedal to the Metal on Your 2025 Corn Weed Control Program Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA to Gather Data about Farm Labor
USDA to Gather Data about Farm Labor Southeast AgNet
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Early harvest results in southeastern Illinois showing soybean challenges
A technical services representative with BASF says early harvest results in his area have been mixed. Mike Probst, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Honestly, seeing a lot of soybeans coming off.” He says, “Corn seems to be pretty good for the most part, hearing some pretty good numbers. But soybean yields seem to…
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Think through Barn Repairs before Rebuilding
LAGRANGE, Ind. — A series of recent storms damaged some barns and homes in the area. Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension’s Agriculture Educator in LaGrange County, offered some advice on repairing those structures. Burbrink urged caution around damaged buildings. There are often hazards like nails, splintered boards and unstable walls or roofs. Protective eyewear, sturdy shoes…
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USDA Lowers Food Price Forecast for 2024, Raises Outlook for Next Year
USDA Lowers Food Price Forecast for 2024, Raises Outlook for Next Year Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts
LOS ANGELES — Rural men are dying earlier than their urban counterparts, and they’re spending fewer of their later years in good health, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. Higher rates of smoking, obesity and cardiovascular conditions among rural men are helping fuel a rural-urban divide in…
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August poultry production below prior year
U.S. poultry production declined during August 2024. The USDA says 4.519 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, 4% less than August 2023, including a 3% decline in chicken to 4.074 billion pounds and an 11% drop for turkey at 434.655 million pounds. The chicken slaughter was down 5% on the year and…
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First Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Arrives at MSP Airport
ST. PAUL, Minn. –(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Minnesota SAF Hub announced today that the first 7,000-gallon shipment of blended SAF made from Minnesota/North Dakota-grown winter camelina arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport fueling facility. Delta Air Lines has designated flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York on Sept. 25, 2024, as the symbolic first flight to…
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Managing PFAS Risk: Planting Seeds for Safer Farming
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals that were introduced in the 1940s. PFAS are used to create a variety of products including water-resistant clothing, non-stick cookware, and firefighting foams. Unfortunately, PFAS can have negative effects on health, including increases in cholesterol levels and changes to liver function. Using PFAS-containing…
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Time for post-harvest burndown plans
A technical services representative with BASF says farmers that dealt with winter annual weed challenges this spring should consider a burndown this fall. Mike Probst, who covers the southern half of Illinois, tells Brownfield… “The folks that used a fall burned down last year, boy, you could really tell the difference.” He says, “Those fields…
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Fall fertilizer advice
An extension manure management specialist has some advice for farmers considering fall fertilizer applications. Melissa Wilson with the University of Minnesota recommends waiting until soil temps are below 50 degrees. “Obviously it’s not there yet because it has been so warm, so trying to hold off (on applying) as much as you can. And the…
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How sewage sludge in US agriculture contaminates crops with PFAS
How sewage sludge in US agriculture contaminates crops with PFAS International Environmental Technology
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USDA taps University of Arkansas to lead national support network for farmers
USDA taps University of Arkansas to lead national support network for farmers Arkansas Online
