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CA: at least $6 million in agriculture destroyed or damaged by Mountain Fire as officials focus on recovery
At least $6 million in agriculture destroyed or damaged by Mountain Fire as officials focus on recovery LAist
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Cost Down to Raise 2025 Corn Crop
Looking ahead to the 2025 corn crop, one company says the cost to raise that crop is down. Farmers National Company says 2025 crop inputs are expected to see a slight reduction compared to 2024. While some farms may experience increased costs for specific reasons, such as adding lime, improving drainage, or boosting fertility, the…
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Hurricane Helene took $1 billion-plus from Tennessee ag
Hurricane Helene took $1 billion-plus from Tennessee ag Farm Progress
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Be careful if cutting back on 2025 crop inputs
An agronomist says with commodity prices so low, farmers are looking for more ways to lower crop production costs in 2025. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer in Wisconsin says corn acreage in his state stays consistent because of the dairy industry’s need for corn silage, but growers focused on grain are looking for ways to be…
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Planning for the next growing season
A central Iowa farmer says the busy season isn’t over just because harvest has finished up. Tim Bardole tells Brownfield some recent precipitation has helped boost conditions for fall fieldwork. “With this rain we’re going to be able to do fall anhydrous,” he said. “If we wouldn’t have had it, it would have been too…
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Wetland mitigation credits available to Illinois farmers
Farmers facing NRCS wetland compliance issues now have a streamlined way to resolve them. Mike Glester, director of operations with Magnolia Land Partners, says the Illinois Conservation Exchange gives producers access to credits earned by the company’s five wetland mitigation banks. “You can call a bank sponsor and say ‘Hey, I am in this county.…
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USDA Testing for 2023 Shows 99 Percent of Foods Do Not Exceed Pesticide Residue Tolerances
USDA Testing for 2023 Shows 99 Percent of Foods Do Not Exceed Pesticide Residue Tolerances Food Safety Magazine
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Buying Corn Silage to Feed Beef Cows in Winter
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Moisture and fall forage growth have been disappointing in 2024. The bumper crop of corn this year has prompted many cattle farmers to consider feeding their cows corn silage. “We had an outstanding growing season, and hay supplies are plentiful,” said University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey. “But I…
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Maximizing Manure Efficiency in the Fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — As the harvest season winds down and cooler temperatures set in, it’s time to start thinking about post-harvest plans. For many farmers, this means planning manure application. Manure is a valuable fertilizer and soil amendment, but to maximize its benefits, it should be treated with the same attention as commercial fertilizers. However,…
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Planting Cover Crops Still Beneficial in Fall, Even Under Dry Conditions
FARGO, N.D. — Many farmers in western North Dakota have planted cover crops like cereal rye or triticale this fall, but as dry as this season has been, many of the plants have yet to emerge, say North Dakota State University Extension specialists. According to the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, much of western North…
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When local labor is lacking: A farmer’s perspective on H2A
When local labor is lacking: A farmer’s perspective on H2A Farm Progress
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Call to action for ag: It’s time to support veterans
Call to action for ag: It’s time to support veterans Farm Progress
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USDA Payments to Ag Producers and Ag Imports Increase Share
USDA Payments to Ag Producers and Ag Imports Increase Share AGInfo Ag Information Network
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US farmers sign big deals at CIIE expo, easing concerns about scale of trade war
US farmers sign big deals at CIIE expo, easing concerns about scale of trade war South China Morning Post
