The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-27
Statement From Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson On Federal Greenhouse-gas Emissions Reduction Targets
I am pleased to have joined federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture last week in Saskatoon for an annual meeting that has brought agreement on several important issues including a... Read more
2022-07-27
Sunflowers looking healthy but still behind schedule
Manitoba's sunflower crop is looking good, although it is still behind schedule. Read more
2022-07-27
Drought-stressed Corn: A Feed Opportunity
Many areas of Nebraska and surrounding states are experiencing drought and lack of water for irrigation. What are the alternatives and considerations when grain harvest won’t be a viable option? Read more
2022-07-27
Crop Comments
This summer drought has steadily moved west, from Texas and Oklahoma, to now encompasses Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Northwestern Corn Belt and Eastern... Read more
2022-07-27
Use Sticky Traps To Monitor Corn Rootworm Beetles This Summer
Western and northern corn rootworms are serious pests of corn throughout the Corn Belt (Photo 1). We recommend that farmers scout every cornfield every year, regardless of the management tactic(s)... Read more
2022-07-27
Grant Awarded to Grape, Fruit and Wine Industry
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that a grant totaling $20,000 has been awarded for marketing and promotion of the grape, fruit and wine industry in North Dakota. Read more
2022-07-27
Liquid Lime: Is it Too Good to be True?
ill it work as well as the salesperson says it will? Will it be cheaper?” Read more
2022-07-27
Southern Rust Still Poses A Threat To Georgia Corn Crop
Orange spores emerge from southern rust pustules on a corn leaf. Corn is seventh among the top 10 commodities in Georgia and was valued at $358 million in 2020, making early detection of southern rust... Read more
2022-07-27
A Look at Production Costs and Implications for Agriculture
Agricultural production is filled with uncertainty and risk. There are many factors outside of farmers’ control that can affect profitability, making risk management an essential business practice.... Read more
2022-07-27
Defoliation in Soybean and Corn
Starting in July and through August, a number of different insect species (such as beetles and various caterpillars) can feed on corn and soybean leaves. Foliage feeding in corn is almost never... Read more
2022-07-27
USDA Expands Insurance Coverage for Double Cropping for 2023
In an effort to combat continuing challenges facing the agriculture industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in one year, making... Read more
2022-07-27
Scientists Successfully Transition Cell Line To Be Completely Animal-Free
A new paper by PETA Science Consortium International e.V. and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology shows how to improve the relevance and reproducibility of research by replacing media... Read more