The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-15
Rethinking Perennial Broadleaf Weed Control
Figure 1. Dogfennel or cedarweed (Eupatorium capillifolium). Read more
2022-06-15
Farmer Focus: Growers Evaluate Xyway™ LFR® Fungicide as an Alternative to Aerial Applications
Farmer Focus — Ron and Brad Makovicka Read more
2022-06-15
How Agricultural Robots Can Help Global Food Supply Shortages
According to Hansotia, about “13% of the global calories came out of production” when Russian and Ukrainian borders shut down. The Russia-Ukraine war has put pressure on farmers globally to produce... Read more
2022-06-15
Farmers Report Soil-Related Resource Concerns on About Half of Soybean, Wheat, Cotton, and Oat Fields
When natural resources degrade to the degree that their intended use is impaired, then a given land parcel is said to have a “resource concern.” Soil resource concerns, such as soil erosion or low... Read more
Farmers Report Soil-Related Resource Concerns on About Half of Soybean Wheat Cotton and Oat Fields
2022-06-15
American Agri-Women Fly-In to Washington, DC!
Women in agriculture from throughout the U.S. recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 36th Annual American Agri-Women (AAW) Fly-In to D.C. and the 27th Annual Symposium. After a two-year... Read more
2022-06-15
2022 farm cash receipts forecast update: Inflation spreading across ag markets
In our January forecasts, we expected Farm Cash Receipts (FCR) to continue growing in 2022, although at a more moderate pace than in 2021. Much has changed since the war in Ukraine and inflation... Read more
2022-06-15
Drought to Derecho: Farmers Face Challenges in Mission to Feed America
Across the country, farmers are facing a multitude of challenges in planting their Spring 2022 crop. Read more
2022-06-15
Pasture and Forage Minute: Controlling Leafy Spurge, Timing Grass Hay Harvest
Water Demand on Pasture Read more
2022-06-15
Continued Discussion of Disaster Programs in U.S. Agriculture: A Policy Discussion
Carl Zulauf
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Ohio State University Read more
2022-06-15
Capture Forage Quality at Harvest and Maintain it to Feeding
Cool season annual forages are approaching a maturity point when they will be harvested for hay. North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist James Roger offers tips for... Read more
2022-06-15
The Feedlot and Manure Management
As a byproduct of raising livestock, “shit happens” literally, and that is no different in a beef feedlot setting. Therefore, as the producer, we must carefully decide how to remove and utilize the... Read more