The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-29
Corteva, BASF, and MS Technologies team up to create soybeans with nematode-resistant trait
Enlist E3 soybeans featuring a nematode-resistant trait to be commercialized by the late 2020s, pending regulatory approval and field-testing completion. Read more
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2022-06-29
Bushel launches digital payment network for agriculture
With nearly 90% of payments in agriculture done through paper checks, Bushel's new tools are designed to help the industry go digital. Read more
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2022-06-29
USDA Establishes Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages of Scotch and Native Spearmint Oil produced in the Far West for the 2022-2023 Marketing Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule on salable quantities of Scotch and Native spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. The... Read more
2022-06-29
With vast arable lands, why is Africa dependent on imported grain? 29.06.2022
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
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
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