The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-25
$34M USDA funding to revitalize forestry jobs
New USDA grants aim to grow the forest products sector and support community job creation. Read more
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2024-10-25
Canadian Grain Commission Launches of Soy Quality Program
The Canadian Grain Commission Soy Quality Program, in collaboration with Soy Canada, ensures rigorous quality testing and insights for Canadian food-grade soybeans to boost global exports. Read more
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2024-10-25
Boosting Ag exports through farm bill
Farm bill's export programs yield $24.50 in exports for every dollar spent, strengthening the U.S. ag sector. Read more
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2024-10-25
Apply now - $25k in pork industry scholarships
NPPC opens applications for the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, fostering future leaders with $2,500 awards. Read more
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2024-10-25
Apply now - $25k in pork industry scholarships
NPPC opens applications for the Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, fostering future leaders with $2,500 awards. Read more
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2024-10-25
Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast Series Celebrates 10 Episodes, With More to Come
Access to unbiased, research-based information is essential for farmers and agricultural professionals. On the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series, Extension educator Brad Carlson and Extension... Read more
2024-10-25
Agricultural Exports Benefit from the Farm Bill
One of the many ways that the farm bill supports American farmers, and the American economy, is its support for developing export markets for U.S. farm products. This Market Intel will explore a few... Read more
2024-10-25
Speedy Soybean Harvest Yields Mixed Results Across Minnesota
Minnesota farmers have made quick work of their soybean harvest as most are completed and moving onto corn across the state. A warm and dry fall allowed growers to put the pedal to the metal and... Read more
2024-10-25
Soy Canada partners with grain Commission on testing and analysis program
A comprehensive food-grade soybean testing and analysis program will now be delivered by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Read more
2024-10-25
Drought in SW Missouri Worsens With No Rain in Forecast
Drought continues to plague southwestern and west-central Missouri as pastures dry and cattle producers start to feed hay well ahead of schedule. Read more
2024-10-25
SCN-Resistant Soybeans Varieties for 2025 Including 200 With Peking Resistance
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is estimated to be present in at least 70 percent of Iowa fields. Growing SCN-resistant soybean varieties is critical to maintaining profitable soybean production in... Read more
2024-10-25
Wisconsin Crop Harvest is Weeks Ahead Thanks to Dry, Warm Weather
Jerry Clark, crops educator for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Division of Extension, said harvest is at least two weeks ahead of schedule in the western Wisconsin counties of Chippewa, Dunn... Read more