The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-14
How Crops can Better Survive Floods
Extreme weather phenomena are on the rise worldwide, including frequent droughts and fires. Floods are also a clear consequence of climate change. For agriculture, a flooded field means major losses:... Read more
2022-06-14
Time to Start Scouting for Potato Leafhoppers in Alfalfa
We are receiving reports of near or at-threshold levels of potato leafhopper in alfalfa. As second-cut alfalfa grows, farmers should scout for resurging numbers in their fields. Younger alfalfa is... Read more
2022-06-14
REMINDER: Replanting Decisions in Corn and Soybeans… What to Consider
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2022-06-14
AFSC is here to help producers manage challenging times
With moisture conditions ranging from north to south, many producers are wondering how to protect their investment and their farming operation. Read more
2022-06-14
Pea and Lentils Invest in Root System Development Differently
Underneath the surface, plant roots are hard at work. Roots, of course, are how plants get water and minerals from the soil. But digging into how different root systems affect crop yields has been... Read more
2022-06-14
USDA Fiscal Year 2022 Sugar Program Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing various actions affecting beet and cane processor allocations and supplies of raw cane sugar in the U.S. market. The actions include: (1)... Read more
2022-06-14
Irrigating with Greywater
One of the public workshop topics by the Master Gardeners of Napa County's teaching garden, the Las Flores Learning Garden, explored the use of greywater for irrigation. The definitions of greywater... Read more
2022-06-14
The United States Contributes $27 Million To Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Dairy Industry
In close partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, the project began in late 2017 and has already benefited 25,000 Sri Lankan dairy farmers, increasing their milk production by an average of 68... Read more
2022-06-14
State Departments Of Agriculture Celebrate Supply Chain Success With Passage Of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
“Undue... Read more
2022-06-14
Operation Grow for Military Veterans
The Operation Grow project, as part of the Alabama Beginning Farmer program, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in specialty crop production. Alabama... Read more
2022-06-14
Off-Season Cattle Grazing To Help Control Fire Danger From Invasive Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain West. However, scientists at the University of... Read more
2022-06-14
Zinc Is A Key Regulator Of Sperm Functions During Sperm Capacitation Process
Scientists have struggled to fully understand how male sperm cells function and why they sometimes fail to fertilize female eggs, which has implications for both livestock farmers aiming to maximize... Read more