The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-04
USDA Announces July 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2022, which are effective July 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to... Read more
2022-07-04
High Temperatures Take Toll on Texas Crops
The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a
Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Read more
2022-07-04
Safe Harbour Or A Trap For The Unwary?
The Farm Protection Regime in Manitoba is built upon a disjointed combination of Federal and Provincial Statutes. Read more
2022-07-04
Timing Sprays For Mid-Season Grape Berry Moth Control
Photo 1. A red grape berry with webbing, indicating infestation by a first-generation grape berry moth larva. Read more
2022-07-04
What Was That Early Maturing Grass In My Hay Fields?
Did you notice a very early maturing grass in your hay fields this spring? I have seen it for years and it continues to spread. About the time or just before bluegrass heads out, this grass matures as... Read more
2022-07-04
Corn and Soybean Weed Control in July
As the growing season progresses, crops are growing rapidly. As a reminder, many herbicides have application restrictions related to the crop stage of growth, as well as, if the crop is being... Read more
2022-07-04
How to Condition Grain for Seed
If you would like to save part of this year’s wheat crop back to use as seed on your own acreage first make sure it is allowable, as mentioned in an article in the
June 9, 2022 issue of the Agronomy... Read more
2022-07-04
Whole Cow’s Milk to Aid in Infant Formula Shortage
Cow’s make some of the most nutrient dense foods that we know of. But can we feed it to infants? This is the million-dollar question. There is no short answer. With the formula shortage and parents... Read more
2022-07-04
Aiming at Retail for U.S. Beef Patties in Japan
Gourmet U.S. beef burgers are catching on with consumers who have responded very well to USMEF promotions in Japan’s foodservice sector. Encouraging Japanese consumers to prepare and cook burgers at... Read more
2022-07-04
Cattle Producers Urged To Monitor Cattle For Ticks; Take Preventative Measures
Arkansas cattle producers are being urged to check their herds for unusual ticks and take measures to prevent transmission of theileriosis or other tick-related diseases. Read more
2022-07-04
Bird Flu Spreads Across US, Killing Poultry And Wild Birds
This year’s epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza has killed tens of millions of poultry as well as unknown numbers of wild waterfowl and raptors. Read more
2022-07-04
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Strategic Plan Framework
In response to requests, stakeholders will have an additional 30 days to share their thoughts on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)... Read more