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CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program
CattleProof Becomes First USDA-Approved Blockchain-Based Process Verified Program Binance
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Farmers adapting to lower farm financials
The vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis at Rabobank says farmers are facing more financial pressure this harvest season. Owen Wilson says lower commodity prices are leading to an uptick in operating lines of credit. “The first step that farmers often take when met with lower prices, and that’s pulling back on input expenditures,” he…
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Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season
Crop yields encouraging during Illinois harvest season The Center Square
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Examining economic impact of rural ports
The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon Valley, right?” He says, “We do have people who are competitors,…
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Relatively good soybean yields in central Iowa
A west-central Iowa farmer is pleased with soybean yields. Brent Johnson is from Calhoun County. “Wrapped up beans last week, had a really good year. Yields in this part of the state were very good considering it’s kind of hard to grow soybeans in the Des Moines lobe sometimes.” He tells Brownfield corn harvest is…
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Sow What? The History of Pig Farming in America
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Pig farming has played a significant role in shaping American agriculture, evolving from modest beginnings to become a cornerstone of the nation’s food production system. As one of the earliest domesticated animals brought to the New World, pigs have provided settlers and communities with vital resources like meat, leather, and lard. Over…
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Pa. Ensures 28 Farms in 16 Counties Stay Farms Forever
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is investing $6,765,102 to purchase development rights for 1,953 acres on 28 farms in 16 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. These conservation easement purchases ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the quality land they need to continue supporting families, communities, and jobs…
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Tech-driven fertility scripts
Tech-driven fertility scripts Successful Farming
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Decoding the FMMO referendum process: What dairy producers need to know
Decoding the FMMO referendum process: What dairy producers need to know Michigan Farm News
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Large U.S. crops expected in October USDA report
Large U.S. crops expected in October USDA report brownfieldagnews.com
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New $46M USDA fund empowers rookie farmers
New $46M USDA fund empowers rookie farmers Farms.com
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USDA announces initiatives to increase competition and lower food prices
USDA announces initiatives to increase competition and lower food prices Farm Progress
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Meat recall: Here’s a list of the almost 10M pounds of affected products
Meat recall: Here’s a list of the almost 10M pounds of affected products MassLive.com
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Many Cattle Producers Still Optimistic About Their Futures
Cattle producers, like other farmers, are generally an optimistic bunch. A Drover’s beef industry survey shows that 64 percent of the respondents remain optimistic about the future. Over half (51 percent) of the producers plan to grow their herd size in the next five years, and another 38 percent will maintain their herd sizes. Parts…
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Study Explores Stress, Social Support, and Mental Health for Men and Women Farmers
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers, focusing on the role of social support in mitigating stress. “We were interested in…
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Farm return estimates in the red despite lower costs
Farm return estimates in the red despite lower costs FarmWeekNow.com
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Hurricane Helene’s Effect on Soybean in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Areas of Ohio were beginning to show abnormally dry conditions in mid-June. Areas of southern Ohio entered extreme drought conditions (D3) in August and exceptional drought (D4) by the first week of September. Due to dry conditions, soybean pods showed a weakened structure in early to mid-September (Figure 1). Figure 1. Weak,…
