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Is the beef-on-dairy trend beginning to fade?
Over the past several years, dairy producers have been a major supplier of beef, but there’s a commodity broker who thinks beef-on-dairy might have hit its peak, and the cycles for both the beef market and the dairy market might be pointing towards a change. We’ll hear from commodity broker Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC…
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When is it too Late in Fall to Treat Weeds in Forages?
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Forage producers should take advantage of plant life cycles this Fall to most effectively control many types of weeds. A final, timely herbicide application can be very effective as temperatures cool, and days run shorter. In the Fall, foliar, systemic herbicides are especially effective on perennial and biennial weeds, as herbicides move…
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Corn and Soybean Harvest Moving Rapidly to a Close in the U.S.
(FARGO, ND)– Wide open harvest weather is leading to a rapid harvest of corn and soybeans crops nationwide as we near the end of October. According to the latest Crop Progress Report, corn harvest is 65% complete as of Sunday, October 20th while soybean harvest is 81% complete nationwide. Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota were 68%,…
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Dry conditions have South Dakota farmers harvesting ahead of schedule
Harvesting continues in South Dakota. Ninety-nine percent of the corn is mature, with 56% already harvested. Last year at this time, just 45% of the corn was in the bin. The soybean harvest is 91% finished compared to 85% last year. All of the South Dakota sorghum is mature, and 70% has been harvested. The…
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US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says
US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says XM
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Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan
ONLINE — Have you been thinking about planning for your farm’s future, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a family member or someone outside of the family interested in coming into the farm business, but you don’t know how to have that first conversation? Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession…
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2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007
2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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New TED Talk ‘Talks’ Regenerative Ag
NEW YORK — Gabe Brown has been on a mission to share the good news in healthy soil for decades. And since co-founding the non-profit Soil Health Academy (SHA) in 2017, Brown has travelled the globe teaching other farmers and ranchers the life-promoting principles of regenerative agriculture. His book, Dirt to Soil, has been translated…
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AFT Collaborates with Real Farmer Care to Support Farmer Well-being
PORTLAND, Maine — American Farmland Trust (AFT) will collaborate with Real Farmer Care (RFC) as the fiscal sponsor to support and advance farmer and rancher self-care and well-being. Founded in January 2020, Real Farmer Care’s founding mission is to support farmers’ self-care needs and allocated donated funds directly to farmers and ranchers as $100 self-care…
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Farmland Partners Completes $289 Million Farmland Sale
Farmland Partners Completes $289 Million Farmland Sale Business Wire
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Ohio Farmers Are Stressed. What’s Stopping So Many From Seeking Help?
Ohio Farmers Are Stressed. What’s Stopping So Many From Seeking Help? Farms.com
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NE Iowa farmer says corn yields “way better than we thought”
Many farmers have enjoyed a fast-paced harvest, including Bob Hemesath in northeast Iowa. “It’s gone really good. The weather has been dry, we could actually use some rain. We went through May and June, planting was kind of all over the place with a lot of rain like a lot of areas did. But our…
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Farmers assessing crop to inform 2025 decisions
Farmers are moving through harvest and assessing this year’s crop. Brevant Seeds retail agronomist Lewis Kuppler says this is a critical time to review what worked and what didn’t. “Where were our successes (and) where were our failures? That’s part of life, that’s things that we need to take a critical look at. Look towards…
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Plant-based meat made missteps with all or nothing approach
Plant-based meat made missteps with all or nothing approach Farm Progress
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Largest gathering of FFA members expected
Largest gathering of FFA members expected FarmWeekNow.com
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Has Bird Flu Flown the Coop, or Is It a Problem Still to be Reckoned With?
EAST LANSING, Mich. — In Michigan, a number of cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly referred to as “bird flu” affected dairy herds during the spring of 2024. Since then, new cases reported during the summer months have decreased to a total of six over five months in four counties (Clinton, Gratiot, Van…
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Like an All-Star, High Oleic Soybean Oil Performs for Sports Fans this Fall
INDIANAPOLIS — For sports fans in Indiana, October is a special time of year. The Indianapolis Colts are tackling the middle of their professional football season at Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana Pacers tip-off their National Basketball Association schedule with home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Those who prefer college sports will cheer at both…
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Helene Response Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers
RALEIGH, N.C. — NC State Extension Forestry, in partnership with state and federal agencies supporting the recovery efforts, will host a webinar on October 24 to share vital information and resources with Western North Carolina farmers and farmworkers affected by Hurricane Helene. DATE: October 24, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. LINK: Register for the Webinar While…
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Soil Erosion, Inflammation and Harvest Safety
JUNEAU, Wis. — Timely topics to protect the health of your soil, cows and team members will be featured in next week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP). Join the conversation about preventing soil erosion on Tuesday and learn about peri-partum inflammation on Wednesday. Thursday’s episode will highlight important safety topics…
