The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-05
NASS to Collect Updated Information on Planted Acreage
In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will collect updated information on 2022 acres planted to barley, canola, corn, dry edible beans, oats,... Read more
2022-07-05
Insecticide Options for Spotted Wing Drosophila Control in Blueberry
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) remains a key pest of blueberry, but it can be effectively controlled through implementing a pest management program that includes effective insecticides. Over the past... Read more
2022-07-05
Control Options for Roughleaf Dogwood and Smooth Sumac
Two common brush species native to Kansas and widely spread across the state are roughleaf dogwood (
Cornus drummondii) and smooth sumac (
Rhus glabra). Read more
2022-07-05
Straw: To Bale or Not to Bale?
Wheat harvest has started in southern Pennsylvania and balers will be running closely behind the combines to get the straw baled and soybeans planted. With the spike in fertilizer prices this growing... Read more
2022-07-05
Leaf Mold Compost Shows Benefit for Tomato Plants in Degraded Urban Soils
Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult
to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University... Read more
2022-07-05
National Association of Wheat Growers’ 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) shares their
2023 Farm Bill priorities as Congress prepares for the next Farm bill. As lawmakers continue to review the 2018 Farm Bill and start... Read more
2022-07-05
Double-Crop Soybeans: Weed Management Considerations
With barley and wheat harvest in various stages, double-crop soybean planting will soon follow in some areas of the state. Weeds are generally less of a problem in double-crop soybean because of the... Read more
2022-07-05
Government of Canada invests over $1.6 million in new technology for high-efficiency fertilizers
OTTAWA, ON - Fertilizers are an essential tool to help farmers in Canada and around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the... Read more
2022-07-05
Karlene Yakemchuk Appointed as The Alliance Seed Sales Manager
On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, Alliance Seed is delighted to announce the appointment of Karlene Yakemchuk as our new Sales Manager effective July 4th. In this role, Karlene will be... Read more
2022-07-05
High Fuel Prices Squeeze Farms and Ranches
Rising fuel prices are putting growing pressure on farmers and ranchers as they grapple with increased costs of growing food and fiber. USDA estimates show that the cost of fuel, lube and electricity... Read more
2022-07-05
How Satellite-Guided Cows Might Save the Kansas Prairie and Make Ranchers More Money
Third-generation rancher Daniel Mushrush has 30-plus miles of barbed wire fence to tend to. Read more
2022-07-05
Canola industry welcomes release of unofficial final Clean Fuel Regulations
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is pleased to see the release of the unofficial final Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and its recognition of canola’s potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions... Read more