The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-25
Weekly Crop Update
Leaf scorch has been found in some sweet corn crops recently. Leaf scorch is a physiological disorder similar to necrotic sunburn in fruits and vegetables. It occurs when leaf temperatures rise above... Read more
2022-07-25
Helping Cassava Farmers By Extending Crop Life
The root vegetable cassava is a major food staple in dozens of countries across the world. Drought-resistant, nutritious, and tasty, it has also become a major source of income for small-scale, rural... Read more
2022-07-25
When Was the Last Time You Checked Soybean Roots for Soybean Cyst Nematode?
How do I know if SCN is my fields? Read more
2022-07-25
Boise State Researchers Create First-Ever Sagebrush Genome Sequence
In 2003, the Human Genome Project presented the first accurate and complete human genome sequence. Though it was only 19 years ago, that “Eureka!” moment sent shockwaves through the scientific... Read more
2022-07-25
Scout for Western Bean Cutworm
Western bean cutworm is active in Pennsylvania corn fields so it would be wise to scout fields for eggs and young caterpillars to understand the threat that this pest species poses to your fields. For... Read more
2022-07-25
Italy's Famous Po Valley Rice Paddies Decimated By Drought
Read Italy`s Famous Po Valley Rice Paddies Decimated By Drought in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and ag... Read more
2022-07-25
Ag Specialists Say Summer Heat Takes A Toll On Central KY Livestock
Most all Kentuckians have just weathered a very hot weekend, with some communities close to hitting triple-digit temperatures. Farmers are familiar with these challenges, but it doesn’t make them any... Read more
2022-07-25
Study Finds That Tomatoes, But Not Farm Workers Or Gardeners, Are Safe From Soil Lead
Urban agriculture is booming, but there's often a hidden danger lurking in city soils: lead. A recent University of Illinois study showed universally elevated lead levels in soils across Chicago, an... Read more
2022-07-25
Is This a Fall Pricing Opportunity for Feeders?
As has been the case all year, there is no shortage of factors to discuss when it comes to this cattle market. Drought has intensified in much of the Southern Plains and has also moved into large... Read more
2022-07-25
Using Annual Cover Crops and Forages in Lieu of Row Crops
With significantly higher than normal precipitation, northeastern South Dakota has experienced a very difficult spring. In many cases, producers need to make difficult planting decisions as spring... Read more
2022-07-25
USDA Announces Idaho Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Idaho under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-07-25
Ecological Farming A Boon For Staple Crop Farmers In Africa, New Study Finds
An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeonpea, and adding plant residues or manure to soils... Read more