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Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow
Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow Farm Progress
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Exceptional Women in Ag Recognized with WIA Demeter Award
DENVER — The three recipients of the 2024 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Demeter Award of Excellence have been named. Sharon Beals of the Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN), Elzandi Oosthuizen of Bayer Crop Science and Ebony Webber of The National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) will be recognized for their exceptional contributions to…
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USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023
USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023 Agri-Pulse
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Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds
Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds cw34.com
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Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong
Despite depressed economic data and higher-than-anticipated production costs, the quest for more yield is expected to keep crop nutrient demand up this autumn. The post Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong appeared first on CropLife.
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K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers
A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then…
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2 big challenges facing hog farmers
2 big challenges facing hog farmers Farm Progress
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How to streamline your harvest
How to streamline your harvest Successful Farming
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Farm financial challenges ahead
Focus on Ag: Farm financial challenges ahead Farm Forum
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Stay safe, stay alive, stay well
Stay safe, stay alive, stay well AgUpdate
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Wyffels manager optimistic for Iowa’s harvest season
A crop specialist says there’s a lot of optimism for corn and soybean harvest in Iowa. Adam Ploog, western business unit manager for Wyffels Hybrids, says, “What a contradiction of two years. A year ago, we would have been talking about how dry it is. Now there has been ample rain almost everywhere, in fact…
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Risk management more critical in ag downturns
A product analyst with Country Financial says risk management is key for farmers as the ag economy slows down. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Crop insurance in a down price year is probably more critical than the opposite.” He says, “When you’ve got fewer dollars to work with, your margin of error is much smaller.” He says…
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Nebraska State Fair Announces Highest Attendance Since 2017
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 155th year on Monday night and announced on Wednesday the 2024 event drew an impressive total of 314,844 attendees over the 11-day celebration, marking the highest overall attendance since 2017. This year’s Fair also had the highest single-day attendance since 2019 attracting 53,708 visitors…
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Considerations for next growing season
Commentary. County fair, State fair, Learfield Ag/Brownfield Summer meeting and Farm Progress Show filled my August. Hot and worn out at the end of many of those days, but my cup is full. Having been in the business of farm broadcasting for nearly four decades, I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to…
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Drought takes hold of the US following a hot summer. How will crops be affected?
A significant increase in dry conditions across the country is increasing the risk of damage to winter wheat, cotton and other commodities.
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USDA report shows 13.5 percent of US households are food insecure, up from 2022
USDA report shows 13.5 percent of US households are food insecure, up from 2022 ABC Action News Tampa Bay
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Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy. The Index of Current Conditions also dropped 17 points to 83, while the Index of…
