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Phishing scam uses USDA logo
Phishing scam uses USDA logo TheDailyNewsOnline.com
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New Risk Maps Help Soybean Farmers Spot Charcoal Rot Before It Strikes
WASHINGTON — Charcoal rot, caused by the soilborne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina (Mp), poses a serious threat to soybean health and harvests at a global scale. The disease thrives in dry, hot conditions and can quietly devastate crops before symptoms even appear. Now, researchers have developed high-resolution risk maps that predict where charcoal rot is most likely…
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Off-Farm Income Keeping Some Operations Afloat
For most U.S. farm households, income from off-farm jobs like teaching, driving a bus, or managing a bank branch helps keep an operation running. According to a new AFBF Market Intel Report, it says in 2023 that 23 percent of farm household income for farm families came from farming itself, which means 77 percent of…
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Several hundred workers who keep invasive pests out of the US accept Trump’s buyouts
Several hundred workers who keep invasive pests out of the US accept Trump’s buyouts Wisconsin Farmer
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Corn Plant Populations and the Potential for Reducing Seed Costs
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Seed represents one of the largest variable input costs for Indiana corn growers — second only to fertilizer. As such, selecting the correct seeding rate is not only essential for maximizing yield but also for maximizing economic return. This decision hinges on several factors: seed cost, expected grain prices, and, just…
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USDA pulls back from declaring it illegal to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry
USDA pulls back from declaring it illegal to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry Food Safety News
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65% of farmers lack risk management plans
Nationwide News: 65% of farmers lack risk management plans Ohio Farm Bureau
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Planting Soybeans Early: Risks and Key Considerations
Planting Soybeans Early: Risks and Key Considerations AgWeb
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Getting Most Out of Pre-Emergence Herbicides: It Starts with Your Soil
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Using pre-emergence herbicides is a great way to stay ahead of weeds in corn and soybean production, but there is more to it than simply picking the right herbicide or spraying at correct time. How well these herbicides perform is dependent on your soil and how you farm. Factors including soil…
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USDA withdraws proposed framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry
USDA withdraws proposed framework to reduce salmonella illness from poultry Marler Blog
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Overuse of corn rootworm traits can reduce ROI
An entomologist at Purdue University says overreliance on corn-rootworm resistant traits has reduced profitability for some farmers. Christian Krupke says states in the Eastern Corn Belt have used the trait the most, which has impacted its efficacy. “If you’re using Bt rootworm corn in a state like Indiana, ideally you would back off on that…
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Quick pace so far for spring wheat seeding
Quick pace so far for spring wheat seeding Bakingbusiness.com
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Corn Emergence Begins in 5 States
Corn Emergence Begins in 5 States Successful Farming
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Growth of U.S. Organic Marketplace Accelerated in 2024
WASHINGTON — U.S. sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% in the same period. Dollar sales for organic also reached a new high of $71.6 billon in 2024, according to the 2025 Organic Market Report released by the Organic Trade Association…
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SAF investor expects “100x growth” in next decade
The CEO of a company that invests in sustainable aviation fuel production predicts tremendous growth in the next decade. Mihir Dange with XCF Global says SAF, which is now being rebranded as synthetic aviation fuel by the Trump administration, will play a monumental role in decarbonizing the aviation industry. “There is going to be a…
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Soybean Farmers Respond to Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON D.C. — Earlier this week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that $340.6 million in disaster assistance is available to help farmers and rural communities affected by natural disasters. The American Soybean Association is pleased that the funding has become available and applauds the administration for following through on its promise to help the many…
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Scout covers extra for cutworms
The coordinator of the Illinois Agricultural Pest Survey at the University of Illinois says the arrival of black cutworm moth flights across the Midwest could pose a challenge to fields with cover crops. Kelly Estes says the pests are here to lay eggs, and they’re attracted to fields with growth. “When you look across the…
