The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why does Africa need to import grain?
Despite having vast amounts of arable land, nutritious indigenous crops and a booming agricultural sector, Africa still imports most of its grain. Read more
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2022-06-29
Interactive: Compare satellite images to see extent of Italy's drought
The Po River valley in northern Italy is in the grip of its worst drought for 70 years. These pictures help show just how bad it has become. Read more
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2022-06-29
Testing the Use of Human Urine as a Natural Fertilizer for Crops
A team of researchers from several institutions in Niger, Germany and the U.K. has conducted a real-world test of the use of human urine as a natural form of fertilizer for crops. In their paper... Read more
2022-06-29
Are Illinois Agricultural Retailers Increasing their Margins for Anhydrous Ammonia Over Time?
Carl Zulauf
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University Read more
2022-06-29
Pest Alert: Additional True Armyworm Infestations
Several additional reports of true armyworm infestations have come in from a wide area in southern and into west central Minnesota. There are likely fields in other geographies that saw armyworm moth... Read more
2022-06-29
Degree-days for Prediction of Western Bean Cutworm Flight
Introduction to Insect Degree-day Models Read more
2022-06-29
Postemergence Herbicide Applications in Hot Weather
Spring planting in many areas of Minnesota and North Dakota was delayed due to unseasonably cool and wet conditions which have resulted in delayed crop emergence and crop growth. However, crop and... Read more
2022-06-29
Cotton: A Sustainable Choice in Alabama’s Climate
There is nothing more sustainable or more down to earth than growing cotton in Alabama, according to Alabama Cooperative Extension System Cotton Agronomist
Steve Brown. The cotton plant is still... Read more
2022-06-29
Long-term Study Suggests Climate-friendly Practices could Increase Crop Yields and Improve Farm Ecosystems
An international team of researchers conducting a long-term study has found that climate-friendly farming practices could lead to higher crop yields, reduced costs and improved local ecosystems. In... Read more
2022-06-29
Cover Crop ‘Forage’ an Option for Prevented Planting Corn or Soybean Acres
Today, as we sit here on June 22, we know a few things for certain: Read more
2022-06-29
Managing Corn and Nitrogen with Water Excess Conditions
Excess water challenges plant growth and fitness in farming systems. Depending on the geography, dramatic fluctuations and extremes in weather patterns have been experienced in Ohio, the US, and other... Read more
2022-06-29
Fire Ant Damage in Hemp: Identification and Control
Hemp is relatively new crop for Florida. Information for hemp production such as suitable varieties, best management practices, insect and pest management, weed control, and invasion risk in natural... Read more