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Strategies for maintaining nutrient quality when applying manure early
AMES, Iowa – After a wet spring, storage capacity might be tighter than usual, especially for out-of-barn manure storages, and an increasing potential for a slighter later harvest and application season. Daniel Andersen, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University, said if manure storages are nearing their limits, the risk of…
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Eighth Annual 4-H Reporters Preserve Lasting Memories of Iowa State Fair
AMES, Iowa — A group of Iowa 4-H youth came to the 2024 Iowa State Fair hoping to share their fair experience through artistically written stories and video displays. They came as members of the Iowa 4-H Reporters team. The Iowa 4-H Reporters program, now in its eighth year, is an opportunity for youth in grades…
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Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Florida’s diverse agriculture industry is central to the Sunshine State’s economy, environment, and vibrant heritage. Agriculture is Florida’s 2nd largest industry, with more than 300 commodities produced on 44,703 farm operations in the state. Nursery floriculture is the number one agriculture commodity in the state and Florida ranks first in production of…
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Drought and Dust: Preparing for Winter Feed Shortages
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Depending on where you are in the state, you might be dealing with dry conditions or even severe drought. Here in southeastern Ohio, pastures are parched, and hay production has been disappointing, with very little to show for second or third cuttings. This year, forage quantity is becoming a significant concern for…
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Red Crown Rot a New Threat to Soybean Production
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Red crown rot is caused by the fungal pathogen Calonectria ilicicola, which was first identified in the United States on peanuts in 1965 and is now a prominent pathogen throughout the peanut growing region of the United States. In 1972, C. ilicicola was identified causing red crown rot of soybean for…
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Boar’s Head faces lawsuits after deaths and hospitalizations from contaminated meat products
Boar’s Head faces lawsuits after deaths and hospitalisations from contaminated meat products Pig Progress
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Iowa firm receives $4.67 million grant to expand fertilizer production
Iowa firm receives $4.67 million grant to expand fertilizer production High Plains Journal
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Dozens of people sick across several states in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
Dozens of people sick across several states in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs KSBW Monterey
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Genomic Analyses of Prairie Chickens Cast Doubt on Species Classifications
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Biologists originally classified the lesser and greater prairie chickens of the Great Plains as two different species. Difficult to distinguish by their physical appearance alone, some scientists have wondered for decades if these grouse consist of only one species. An accurate understanding of prairie chicken speciation gained new urgency in 2022,…
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Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC Recalls Eggs Due to Possible Health Risk
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is advising consumers of a voluntary food recall for “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs. Milo’s Poultry Farms LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin issued the recall on September 6 because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an…
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Fall-Planted Crops
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Fall-Planted Crops seehafernews.com
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7 unusual bulbs to plant in fall – these rarely seen beauties are all easy to grow too
7 unusual bulbs to plant in fall – these rarely seen beauties are all easy to grow too Inkl
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USDA scientists gather to evaluate conservation
USDA scientists gather to evaluate conservation Kenton Times
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USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains
USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains Supermarket News
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Addressing the top 10 challenges facing the global potato industry today
The potato industry at a crossroads: Addressing the top 10 challenges facing the global potato industry today Potato News Today
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A Colorado crop fraud got really crazy
Wrecked rain gauges. Whistleblowers. Million-dollar payouts and manhunts. Then a Colorado crop fraud got really crazy. The Colorado Sun
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Officials recall eggs linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak
Officials recall eggs linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak WWSB
