The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-18
Smart Agriculture Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2022-2030
The global smart agriculture market was valued at USD 15,390.2 million in 2020 to USD 29,234.6 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2021 to 2027. Agriculture is one of the most important activities... Read more
2022-07-18
75 per cent of crops rated in good to excellent condition
Precipitation over the last couple of weeks has been mixed across the province. Read more
2022-07-18
SPG variety selection tool will help farmers to make more informed decisions
Farmers now have a new tool when it comes to selecting pulse crop varieties Read more
2022-07-18
Canadian Crop Hail Association: Crop damage moderate after recent storms
Hail damage ranged from light to medium after recent storms across Western Canada and insurance adjusters remain on pace to complete claims in a timely manner, according to the Canadian Crop Hail... Read more
2022-07-18
Blue-Green Algae: What is it?
Blue-green algae is not actually algae, but a type of bacteria called cyanobacteria. It is harmful to livestock and humans when it produces toxins, which happens as the cyanobacteria dies off. These... Read more
2022-07-18
Agriculture and technologies, the existential dilemma of the Hutterites
David Hofer worries that technology will become indispensable in the management of his land. Read more
2022-07-18
USDA Urged to Help Remove Barriers to Meeting Growing Food Demand
American Farm Bureau Federation today called on USDA to take steps to ensure America’s farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. AFBF submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for... Read more
2022-07-18
Companies’ Climate Promises Face a Wild Card: Farmers
Driving rain pelted the windows of “the Tower,” a second-story glass enclosure in Ray Gaesser’s home that provides a view for miles of the gentle, rolling fields around Corning, Iowa. Inside, away... Read more
2022-07-18
Autonomous Farming: The Changing World of Agriculture
When it comes to completing everyday tasks around the farm, agricultural producers know how critical it is to have a reliable labor force on hand to help them tackle daily responsibilities. However,... Read more
2022-07-18
Little Rain this Week in Most Areas
Most parts of the region got a decent amount of rain last week, with a few exceptions in upstate South Carolina and points north. This week looks drier, with the heaviest rain off the coast early in... Read more
2022-07-18
State Board of Animal Health: Commingling Poultry Events NOW Permitted
The State Board of Animal Health has rescinded the temporary ban of poultry events and exhibitions, effective immediately. This ban was first enacted as animal health officials responded to cases of... Read more
2022-07-18
Differences in Working Capital to Gross Farm Revenues Among Farms
In the
July 1, 2022
farmdoc daily article, the author explains trends in working capital using data from the United States Department of Agriculture – Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) to show... Read more