The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-17
House votes to create USDA meat investigator
The bill would also authorize the summertime sale of gasoline that is 15% corn ethanol and would help farmers adopt precision-agriculture technology. Read more
2022-06-17
Advocates say a hungry summer looms if Congress can’t extend school meal waivers
The waivers that expanded access to school food during the pandemic are set to expire on June 30. Read more
2022-06-17
Evening Edition | Friday, June 17, 2022
Tonight in the Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about steps being taken to improve food insecurity, new market reformations, and climate action. Read more
2022-06-17
U.S. and Ukraine to address global food insecurity
The agreement promises the two countries will share production practices that aim to strengthen agricultural productivity. Read more
2022-06-17
Robot farming: 'Something none of us have seen'
Farms in Shropshire are using robots to plant, maintain and weed crops after a worker shortage. Read more
2022-06-17
Insurance for Annual Forages Sign-up Deadline is July 15
In the latest USDA Nebraska Crop Progress and Conditions report, Nebraska pasture and range conditions rated 16% very poor, 23% poor, 34% fair, 26% good and 1% excellent. With concerns mounting about... Read more
2022-06-17
Public Perception of Government Support for Farmers: Gardner Survey Results, Part 3
Brenna Ellison
Department of Agricultural Economics
Purdue University Read more
2022-06-17
World of Weeds: Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica)
Farmers at some recent wheat plot tours noted that jointed goatgrass seems to be more prevalent than usual this spring. This World of Weeds feature will discuss this weedy relative of wheat, also know... Read more
2022-06-17
Wheat Disease Update: Barley Yellow Dwarf and Wheat Streak Mosaic
A survey of wheat fields in Cheyenne County on June 3 found two major diseases. One field (Figure 1) had severe and widespread barley yellow dwarf. Other fields had varying levels of wheat streak... Read more
2022-06-17
NOAA: May 2022 Was Warm and Wet Across the U.S.
NOAA released the latest monthly climate summary for the US for May 2022 last week. It showed that most of the United States was warmer than normal, particularly in Texas and Louisiana. By contrast... Read more
2022-06-17
Government of Canada announces reappointments to the Farm Products Council of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more
2022-06-17
Tomato Planting Basics
Before planting tomatoes you need to choose a site that has a well drained soil, is in the full sun, has good air drainage, and has access to water. Soil testing in advance of planting is a good idea... Read more