The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-05-27
Does It Make Sense to Switch to Earlier Maturing Wheat Varieties?
Very little if any spring wheat has been seeded up until now. This will be a very late seeded crop and that begs the question of whether you should switch to earlier maturing varieties. The simple... Read more
2022-05-27
Beginning to Assess 2022 Soybean Stands
The start of the #plant22 growing season has been significantly less favorable than #plant21 for many Midwestern farmers. According to today’s NASS report for WI: Soybean planting was 26 percent... Read more
2022-05-27
Potato planting is variable across Canada
Planting conditions are improving with growers making better progress after the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Stamper, general manager, United Potato Growers of Canada summarizes activity to date: Read more
2022-05-27
Fertilizer Canada Welcomes Dan Demers as New Vice-President, Government Relations
Ottawa, ON – Fertilizer Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Demers as Vice President, Government Relations. Dan brings with him over 30 years of government relations and public... Read more
2022-05-27
Private Member Bill for Carbon Tax Exemption for Grain Drying Passes Second Reading
Guelph, ON – Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario‘s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, congratulates Member of Parliament... Read more
2022-05-27
Potato Leafhopper In Alfalfa
Potato leafhopper (PLH) is the most damaging alfalfa insect pest in Ontario in most years. While the damage created is not as dramatic as an alfalfa weevil or armyworm outbreak, leafhopper damage is... Read more
2022-05-27
Reviewing Participation in Dairy Risk Management Programs
In dairy risk management, one size does not fit all. Throughout recent history, a number of dairy-related risk management programs, some available through private crop insurance providers and others... Read more
2022-05-27
Crabgrass for Summer Grazing…Have You Lost Your Mind???
Crabgrass is a summer annual grass that often shows up in pastures, especially in thin stands that have been damaged by hay feeding or overgrazing. To flourish in a pasture, crabgrass needs a six-inch... Read more
2022-05-27
Managing Your Farm Pond to Get Maximum Benefit
In the springtime, our Penn State Extension Offices get many questions about farm ponds. Most of them have to do with controlling unwanted algae and other aquatic plants. We have many resources that... Read more
2022-05-27
Tetanus: A Storm Aftermath Problem for Animals
How do you treat and prevent it? Read more
2022-05-27
Agricultural Impacts of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Nature.com reports that farmers in Ukraine are extremely stressed because of bombings and fighting the invaders. Truth is that irrespective of where and what, the intertwined nature of food... Read more