The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-13
2024 Farm Bill focus amid prop 12 fallout
Discussions on 2024 Farm Bill heat up as Prop 12 imposes new burdens on US pork industry. Read more
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2024-09-13
Green ammonia a potential game changer in agriculture, says Manitoba farmer
A Manitoba farmer says he's hopeful a new technology being tested on his land could change the face of agriculture not only in this province, but across Canada. Read more
2024-09-13
IL Corn Joins Over 300 Ag Groups in Washington to Advocate for New Farm Bill
With Congress back in session, farmers and association leaders advocated for a farm bill, this week, in Washington D.C. Read more
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