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EPA approves alternative to banned weedkiller dicamba
The registration of glufosinate-P marks the first herbicide to be reviewed under the agency’s strategy to protect endangered species, which has received considerable pushback from growers.
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Farmer says additional restrictions move the goalposts for farmers
The American Soybean Association is expressing concern following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement it is tightening restrictions on the registration of Glufosinate-P. Alan Meadows, a Tennessee farmer and ASA director, says the Agency imposed additional Endangered Species Act restrictions on farmers. “We’re trying to hit a moving target,” he says. Registration for Glufosinate-P was announced…
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Weekly Cotton and Peanut Harvest Update
Weekly Cotton and Peanut Harvest Update Southeast AgNet
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US winter wheat health among worst-ever, stumping analysts
US winter wheat health among worst-ever, stumping analysts Reuters
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Community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety
Community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety FarmWeekNow.com
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Grain storage concerns dwindle as harvest winds down
Grain storage concerns dwindle as harvest winds down FarmWeekNow.com
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US soy harvest 89% complete, fastest since 2010; corn 81% done
US soy harvest 89% complete, fastest since 2010; corn 81% done XM
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Illinois harvest in the home stretch
Illinois harvest in the home stretch FarmWeekNow.com
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Nebraska Farm Income Projected to Decline in 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. The center, working with agricultural economists from the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said in its “Fall 2024 Nebraska Farm Income Outlook” that Nebraska’s…
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Thermal Imaging May Help Fruits & Veggies Stay Fresher Longer
ATHENS, Ga. — Before your favorite produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long stretches of time. A recent University of Georgia review suggests new temperature measuring technologies could make that process much simpler, amid growing agricultural challenges fueled by fluctuating climates. Maintaining temperature, humidity and light is critical…
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Tillage changes paying off
A central Illinois farmer says changing tillage practices on his operation is paying off. Elliott Uphoff, who’s based in Shelby County, says reducing tillage on some fields has brought good results. “This last year we did a lot of one pass minimal tillage on our beans where we just ran a vertical tillage tool across…
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Northeast Nebraska farmer pleased with harvest results
A northeast Nebraska farmer says she’s been pleased with harvest results. Debbie Borg tells Brownfield… “We had such timely rains up until August and so it was just a lot of fun because we were getting dry and it rained and things were looking really good.” She says yields have been good and corn and…
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New Protocol Accelerates Heat-Stress Screening in Wheat Pollens
New Protocol Accelerates Heat-Stress Screening in Wheat Pollens Farms.com
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Farmers more willing to try new technologies that boost productivity
A McKinsey survey found producers are interested in products and practices that improve crop yields, although cost challenges and skepticism remain barriers to adoption.
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USDA Officials: HPAI in dairy cattle is believed to be slowing down
USDA Officials: HPAI in dairy cattle is believed to be slowing down RFD-TV
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State Culls Over a Million Broiler Chickens Following Legal Roadblocks
State Culls Over a Million Broiler Chickens Following Legal Roadblocks Successful Farming
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Surge in Million-Dollar Operating Loans to Farmers
Surge in Million-Dollar Operating Loans to Farmers Successful Farming
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Seasonal surge in US pumpkin and fall produce sales
Seasonal surge in US pumpkin and fall produce sales FreshPlaza.com
