The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Peanut Harvest Near Close, Acreage Up
Mississippi’s peanut producers are close to wrapping up harvest for 2024. Read more
2024-11-05
Not the Usual Suspects: Research Reveals Novel Genetic Basis of Pest Resistance to Biotech Crops
If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key... Read more
2024-11-05
Advanced AI Techniques Enhance Crop Leaf Disease Detection in Tropical Agriculture
Researchers have made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence by applying deep learning techniques to automate the detection and classification of crop leaf diseases. Read more
2024-11-05
2024 Results now available for the Canola Variety Evaluation Trials
The Manitoba Canola Variety Evaluation Trials (CVET) was launched in the 2024 season by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) with the purpose of providing farmers with independent... Read more
2024-11-05
Scouting for Soil Erosion in Fall
2024 has provided no shortage of variable weather patterns here in Wisconsin. Each season has contributed to a unique domino effect the likes of which we haven’t seen in some time, if ever. We began... Read more
2024-11-05
Why Forage is the Cornerstone of a Working Ranch Horse’s Diet
For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why... Read more
2024-11-05
Mow or Compost Leaves for Best Results
Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University... Read more
2024-11-05
Alberta school to research canola-based feed in aquaponics industry
The search continues for an alternate, more sustainable source of fish feed for the growing aquaponics industry. Read more
2024-11-05
Scientists Tackle Farm Nutrient Pollution With Sustainable, Affordable Designer Biochar Pellets
What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money? In a... Read more
2024-11-05
Why Biodiversity Matters in Agriculture and Food Systems
Imagine a world where the variety of food sources we rely on is reduced to a mere handful of species. This is not a dystopian future. It’s the path we are on right now, and it’s happening silently in... Read more
2024-11-05
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Data Now Available
There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water applied in the United States, according to the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey... Read more
2024-11-05
USDA Provides a Statewide Crop Report
According to the latest USDA report, South Dakota’s crop harvest is progressing at a solid pace. That’s despite drought-like conditions that persisted for some farmers. Read more