The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-06
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont for Forage Seeding
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds forage seeding producers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the... Read more
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Vermont for Forage Seeding
2022-07-06
How the Birds and the Bees help Coffee Plants
Sipping a coffee on your way to work is a ritual most people take for granted without thinking about how the delicious coffee beans reached their cup. You probably know it comes from tropical regions.... Read more
2022-07-06
New Research Shows How Disruption In Wheat Trade Can Affect Food Security
Global supply issues related to the pandemic and war in Ukraine have highlighted yet another global vulnerability: food availability. Read more
2022-07-06
Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Cutting Hay, Controlling Bluegrass
Bromegrass is headed out and native meadows are beginning to grow rapidly with warmer temperatures the past couple weeks. Is now the time to make grass hay? Read more
2022-07-06
The 2021 Crop Insurance Loss Performance
Carl Zulauf
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University Read more
2022-07-06
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in North Carolina for Clary Sage
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds North Carolina clary sage producers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is July 31. Current policyholders... Read more
2022-07-06
Camera Or Drone Video Can Help Identify Center Pivot Sprinkler Repairs
Imagine being a repairman sent to weld a patch on a leaky center pivot span. Think how helpful the photo or a video of the water application and the leaks would be in helping you determine the... Read more
2022-07-06
Agricultural Custom Work – What to Charge?
There are various resources or guides available to assist custom machine hire and service providers in figuring rates in Nebraska. The
Nebraska Custom Rates Report is a popular biennial publication,... Read more
2022-07-06
Kenya Sorghum Feeding Trial Creates Interest In U.S. Sorghum
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Quality Sampling Program (QSP), the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) procured and shipped 60 metric tons (MT) (2,362 bushels) of U.S. sorghum to Mombasa,... Read more
2022-07-06
How Is Manure Changing Over Time? Trends In Midwest Manure Sample Data
Why do we care about manure? Manure is an organic fertilizer that contains essential plant nutrients. However, it can be a variable product, making it a challenge to match plant nutrient needs to the... Read more
2022-07-06
Food oils biggest culprit in food fraud
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspec- tion Agency’s (CFIA) annual report on food fraud shows expensive oils are more likely to be substituted or diluted than any other food groups tested. Read more
2022-07-06
Government of Canada invests over $1 million in new technologies to improve farm management
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more