The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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
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
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
2022-06-15
Facility Factors Related to Automatic Milking Systems
Adoption of automatic milking systems (AMS) continues to gain popularity on dairy farms. The AMS removes routine, intensive and time sensitive milking activities typical with conventional milking... Read more
2022-06-15
Cow-Calf Producers Have Forage Alternatives
Cool temperatures and varying soil moisture have limited pasture and hay growth in northwest Iowa. Read more