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Bushel Expands Digital Payment Network
Bushel Expands Digital Payment Network Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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“No infrastructure in place”: U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s EID approach is a little baffling
“No infrastructure in place”: U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s EID approach is a little baffling RFD-TV
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Brooke Rollins Nominated as First Former FFA State Officer for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, if Confirmed
Brooke Rollins, a Texas native with extensive experience in public policy, has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the incoming second Trump administration. If confirmed, Rollins would bring a unique background to the position, including leadership experience as a former state officer in the National FFA Organization (FFA), a leading…
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University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs
University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs Feedstuffs
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2024 All-National Showcase Program Honorees Announced
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — With much excitement, Holstein Association USA presents the lineup of 2024 All-National Showcase honorees. Exhibitors from all over North America paraded their finest cattle in the showring to earn points based on their show placings. The All-National Showcase Program recognizes U.S. Registered Holstein® cows and their owners for exceptional performance at National…
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Pioneer® Brand Corn Achieves Strong 2024 Yields, Pioneer® Brand Z-Series Soybeans Outpace Competitors
In 2024, Pioneer® brand corn hybrids delivered outstanding performance, with the top 40 products outperforming competitors by 10.4 bu/A and achieving a 73% win rate, showcasing their strength and consistency across U.S. fields.1 Meanwhile, Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans thrived in their debut despite heavy Midwest rains, demonstrating strong resistance to common diseases such as sudden death syndrome,…
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Two Indiana soybean farmers to lead Soy Transportation Coalition board in 2025
Two members of the Indiana Soybean Alliance Board of Directors have been elected to leadership positions within the Soy Transporation Coalition for 2025. Greensburg, Indiana farmer Mike Koehne will serve as Chairman and Hartford City, Indiana farmer C.J. Chalfant will serve as Secretary Treasurer of the board. The Soy Transportation Coalition includes fourteen state soybean boards, the…
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Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market Projected to Reach US$ 258.5 Mn by the End of 2031
Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market Projected to Reach US$ 258.5 Mn by the End of 2031 Krishak Jagat English
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Trump USDA pick puzzles ag groups
Trump USDA pick puzzles ag groups POLITICO
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A Weed Control Plan for Success
Corteva Agriscience Enlist Field Specialist Andy Carriger says farmers should take a program approach to managing weeds in 2025. He tells Brownfield that starting clean, using preemergence herbicides, and effectively timing post-emerge applications are the foundation for a successful growing season. The post A Weed Control Plan for Success appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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New Gene Drive Reverses Insecticide Resistance in Pests… Then Disappears
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective. Escalating resistance by these mutants forces farmers and vector control specialists to ramp up use of poisonous compounds…
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USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico
USDA issues public health alert for illegal beef tallow imports from Mexico Food Safety News
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Thanksgiving by the Numbers: Farmers Earn Cents, Consumers Pay Dollars
WASHINGTON — As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family gatherings, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items typically enjoyed during a Thanksgiving meal. These figures reveal how much family farmers earn compared to the amount consumers pay at the grocery store. “Consumers may notice higher prices…
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How a farm-grown idea got its breakthrough
How a farm-grown idea got its breakthrough Farm Progress
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Farm Labor Costs Continue Climbing
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses. The Department of Labor uses the “field and livestock workers’ combined” wage rate reported in the November Farm Labor Report to establish most H-2A workers’ minimum wage, known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. This year, the…
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Ag Organizations React to Trump’s Pick for Agriculture Secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced his plans to nominate Brooke Rollins to head up the USDA as his agriculture secretary. Rollins, an attorney, served as White House domestic policy chief during Trump’s first presidency. The agricultural organizations below released statements following this announcement; click on an association’s name to jump to their statement. American…
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SAF could spark US ag economy, but policy questions, market uncertainties remain
SAF could spark US ag economy, but policy questions, market uncertainties remain The Fence Post
