The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-20
Scouting and Treatment Recommendations for Western Bean Cutworm
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln
black light traps at Clay Center on June 21, Scottsbluff and Concord on June 23, and both North Platte... Read more
2022-07-20
WGRF Announces New Graduate Scholarship at ULethbridge
Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is pleased to announce a $15,000 per year commitment for a graduate scholarship at the University of Lethbridge (ULethbridge) available to students pursuing a... Read more
2022-07-20
Soy Growers Welcome Opportunity to Provide Protein for Critical Food Aid to Address Global Hunger, Child Malnutrition
The U.S. Agency for International Development today announced nearly $1.3 billion in additional critical humanitarian and development assistance to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, including $200 million... Read more
2022-07-20
Sample orchard leaf tissues in last two weeks of July
Leaf sampling is one of the most valuable and standardized analysis tools to monitor and diagnose nutrient status within the established orchard says Erika DeBrouwer, OMAFRA tree fruit specialist.... Read more
2022-07-20
Crop Progress: Crop Condition Holding Steady in Nebraska
For the week ending July 10, 2022, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 20% very short, 28%... Read more
2022-07-20
Crop Water Use in Corn – What Do We Know?
When traveling across the state, many corn fields show well-developed tassels. Hopefully, closer field inspection also finds emerged silks that are needed to pollinate ovules on the developing ears... Read more
2022-07-20
Irrigation Safety in Thunderstorm Season
Here is something that never occurred to me before but should have. Irrigation is made up of long metal poles and equipment that is out in the field and can be frequently hit by lightning because it... Read more
2022-07-20
Applications Open For Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program is now open for applications. The program was made possible through funding provided by the 67
th Legislative... Read more
2022-07-20
Early season struggles didn't impact hemp crop
Read Early season struggles didn`t impact hemp crop in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag industry... Read more
2022-07-20
Provincial Government Providing Mediation Services for the Fish Food and Allied Workers Union and the Association of Seafood Producers
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour, The announced that the Provincial Government is providing mediation services to the Fish... Read more
2022-07-20
2022 Strategic Action Fund Grant Recipients Announced
AFBF has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to five state Farm Bureaus for new programs and initiatives through its Strategic Action Fund. State Farm Bureaus with fewer than 25,000 members were... Read more
2022-07-20
Protect Horses by Scouting Alfalfa for Blister Beetles
Oklahoma producers, especially those in the northeastern part of the state, should watch out for blister beetles in their alfalfa this summer. If a horse eats a blister beetle when snacking on alfalfa... Read more