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The Power of Soil Microbiomes
RALEIGH, N.C. — New video on the Power of Soil Microbiomes! Let’s go underground to discover the fascinating world of soil microbiomes with Dr. Mallory Choudoir. Soils are home to diverse communities of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and protists. In this video, Dr. Choudoir delves into the critical roles that microbes play in promoting plant…
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Almost One-Quarter of Farmers Don’t Have Internet Access
U.S. Census data says American producers saw moderate improvement in internet access from 2017 to 2022. Across rural America, the percentage of farm operations or operator residences with internet access increased from 75.4 percent in 2017 to 78.7 percent in 2022. While many of the southeastern states still lag behind the U.S. average, most of…
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Sheep Wool: An Unexpected, Yet Effective, Natural Fertilizer for Your Plants
Lawrence, Nebraska, August 2024 –When you think of sheep wool, you probably think of clothing and yarn, but most sheep in the Midwest don’t produce the fine wool needed to make that high-quality fabric. Sheep producers get most of their revenue from lamb sales, not wool, so the wool is basically a byproduct. Nevertheless, these…
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USDA Takes Action to Address Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Multiple States
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in multiple states. This new infusion of funding will also allow USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to establish a sufficient stockpile of oral rabies vaccination (ORV) baits…
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First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that results in corn stunt disease. Corn stunt symptoms begin with yellowing…
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New Soybean Yield Record Set
Southwest Georgia farmer Alex Harrell surpassed his own world record soybean harvest of 206.79 bushels an acre set in 2023. Now, he’s a back-to-back yield champ, growing the highest-yielding soybeans in agriculture history. He cut a bin-busting 218 bushels per acre in the Georgia Soybean Production Contest. He says that he never thought this year’s…
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2024 Corn Silage: Location, Location, Location
ITHACA, N.Y. — Despite all the variable and often extreme weather this season, the general narrative is of above average heat, and speculations of an early corn silage harvest. When looking at the growing degree day (GDD) accumulation for the growing season, locations across New York and the Northeast are well ahead of the 15-and…
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Home kitchen and cottage food businesses flourish in Illinois
Home kitchen and cottage food businesses flourish in Illinois FarmWeekNow.com
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Net farm income down 25%
Wet weather for farmers can grow grain but it can’t grow income – net farm income down 25% Farmers Advance
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Watch: This Week in Agribusiness
This Week in Agribusiness, August 17, 2024 Farm Progress
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Arkansas farmers take aim at soybean record
Arkansas farmers take aim at soybean record Pine Bluff Commercial
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Perdue chicken nuggets, tenders recalled due to possible metal contamination
Perdue chicken nuggets, tenders recalled due to possible metal contamination MSN
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Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US
Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US WBOC TV 16
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Innovative Irrigation System Helps Growers Beat Unpredictable Weather and Boost Profits
Innovative Irrigation System Helps Growers Beat Unpredictable Weather and Boost Profits Seed World
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Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA
Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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UV light treatment technology enhances corn lines
BioLumic is partnering with several seed companies to use its light-activated technology to improve corn productivity. CEO Steve Sibulkin says the technology uses UV light signaling to rapidly activate natural genetic expression in plants to improve yield, quality, and performance. “We’re not changing the underlying genetics themselves,” he says. “We work with biotech crops and…
