The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-13
USDA Forecasts US Corn Production Down, Soybean and Cotton Production Up From 2023
Corn production is down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023, according to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn... Read more
2024-09-13
The 2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Wraps Up With Fall Weed Control
Michigan State University Extension weed specialist
Christy Sprague will speak on fall weed control strategies to help manage winter annual, biennial and perennial weeds. The Field Crops Virtual... Read more
2024-09-13
Farm-based group homes to be constructed in Biggar
A farm setting in Biggar will soon be established with two new group homes and day programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read more
2024-09-13
The Legacy of Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer: Study Shows Lengthy Impact in Tile Drained Systems
Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove excess water from crop fields. But water isn’t the only thing flowing through... Read more
2024-09-13
Feds earmark $87.5M to develop sustainable agriculture projects over next 4 years
An announcement Thursday in eastern Prince Edward Island confirmed that $87.5 million in federal funds will be going toward developing sustainable agriculture projects in the next four years. Read more
2024-09-13
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $100 Million to Expand Work to Confront the Wildfire Crisis as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $100 million in 21 new projects to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s
Wildfire Crisis Strategy to... Read more
2024-09-13
2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17
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2024-09-13
Global Study Identifies Practices for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Global research has revealed the two-way relationship between
climate change and agriculture. Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, extinction, and pollution, with major environmental... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Announces Growing Trade Deficit as Imports of Fruits & Vegetables Continue to Rise
USDA announced last week that agricultural imports are expected to reach a record $212 billion in FY2025. Fueled in part by growing imports of fruits and vegetables, USDA now forecasts an agricultural... Read more
2024-09-13
What's that Green Carpet Under the Harvested Crop?
Read What`s that Green Carpet Under the Harvested Crop? in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag industry... Read more
2024-09-13
Department of Energy Chief of Staff Surveys Progress at Iowa State Solar Farm
In the form of a juicy red strawberry, a U.S. Department of Energy representative tasted the fruits of researchers’ labor Sept. 4 at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University. Read more
2024-09-13
Is the southwest experiencing drought again?
Parts of southwestern Saskatchewan have returned to drought conditions after a dry summer. Read more