The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-29
Poor planting conditions prompt questions about insurance options for non-conventional practices
Producers may qualify to insure broadcast seeded crops if conditions of a written agreement are met. Read more
2022-05-28
Merck Animal Health announces new BRD antibiotic
The medicine not only treats and controls BRD in cattle but also pinkeye and foot rot. Read more
2022-05-27
Record U.S. farm exports amid global turmoil
The United States is expected to have its second year in a row of record-high agricultural exports, amounting to $191 billion. Read more
2022-05-27
Building a stronger rural economy with climate-smart production
Financial support from USDA programs are helping to implement climate-smart practices while creating jobs in rural America. Read more
2022-05-27
Evening Edition | Friday, May 27, 2022
In tonight’s Evening Edition, read about the record U.S. farm exports, cost-share for soil health and water quality practices, and an oddball of a tractor up for auction. Read more
2022-05-27
Trust the farmer, says Vilsack, as senators warn of food shortages
Senators said the USDA should release cropland, penalty-free, from the Conservation Reserve for farmers to plant in order to avert a potential food crisis. Read more
2022-05-27
Cost-share funds for soil health and water quality available in Iowa
With farmers stewarding more than two million acres of cover crops across the state, Iowa continues to be a conservation leader. Read more
2022-05-27
AGCO releases new manure pit monitoring system
The technology helps producers make informed, effective decisions about manure pumping schedules. Read more
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2022-05-27
Meet the pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first
Meet the Dutch pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first Read more
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2022-05-27
Managing Risk At The First Alfalfa Harvest
Alfalfa harvest is risky business! Within a growing season, 3 or 4 harvests are usually taken, but the first harvest has the greatest opportunity for profit or loss. The first alfalfa crop is the... Read more
2022-05-27
Effects of High Temperatures on Wheat
Both daytime high and nighttime low temperatures have been extremely high across parts of Kansas during the four-day period May 9-12 (Figure 1). Extreme heat in early- to mid-May occasionally happens,... Read more
2022-05-27
Proper Tractor Tire Pressure Saves Fuel And Time
With diesel fuel prices hovering above $5 per gallon and weather-related planting delays, producers are looking for ways to improve tractor performance and fuel efficiency. One of the best ways to... Read more