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Proactive Management Can Lift Crop Yields
WESTFIELD, Ind. — There are a lot of “small” things that, taken together, can sway corn yield up or down, says LG Seeds Agronomist Steve Crafton. To push crop yields higher, farmers need to be proactive with their management throughout the growing season — and beyond. Place the right seed on every acre “The…
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USDA Announces Availability of $1.13 Billion for Local Food Programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $1.13 billion investment to support local and regional food systems, building upon the Department’s previous investments in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs. This round of funding, announced on October 1, will allow states, territories, and federally recognized Tribes to…
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Where is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue
As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.
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Livestock economist approaching 2025 with cautious optimism
A livestock economist is reminding cattle producers to have a risk management plan. Don Close, with Terrain Ag says he’s bullish on cattle markets heading into 2025, but is also approaching the new year with some caution. “When cattle prices get to all-time record levels, there’s just an added inherent risk or volatility in the…
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Judge blocks rule strengthening protections for temporary farmworkers nationwide
The regulation, which grants organizing and safety protections to H-2A visa holders, had already been overturned in a number of states.
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USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus messenger-inquirer
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Plan now for noxious weed control
Plan now for noxious weed control Farm Progress
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Insight: The First Calf of the Season
MANHATTAN, Kan. — This season’s first calf arrived a little over four weeks early this year. For humans this may not seem that impossible, but calves born more than four weeks early rarely live past a day or two. The little guy weighed in at 35 pounds, half the size of a typical newborn. Our…
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Students Receive $15,000 During Farming for the Future Social Media Scholarship Contest
by Lura Roti Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Winners are: Hailey Kizer, from Howard placed first receiving $3,000; Karlie Stiefvater, from Salem placed second receiving $2,000; Madi Raymond, from Ethan placed third…
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The Hawk, The Grizzly, The Wolf: Introducing “Hybrids Built for the North”
MALTA, ILLINOIS, USA – (December 11, 2024) – In recognition of the spirit of northern farmers who take pride in their ability to produce corn in a challenging environment year in and year out, Golden Harvest and GHX are offering hybrids that bring their own toughness to each acre. “Hybrids Built for the North” were bred…
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Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles airport
Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles airport WTOP
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In a First, Arizona’s Attorney General Sues an Industrial Farm Over Its Water Use
In a First, Arizona’s Attorney General Sues an Industrial Farm Over Its Water Use InsideClimate News
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Tips for storing chemicals in cold weather
Tips for storing chemicals in cold weather Farm Progress
