The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-23
Senate committee approves two livestock marketing reform bills
The National Farmers Union said action on the bills was a sign of momentum “towards fairness for farmers” after years of unrest among producers. Read more
2022-06-23
Iowa crop conditions worsen slightly amid ‘sweltering conditions’
“Sweltering conditions blanketed the state on multiple days,” wrote Justin Glisan, Iowa's state climatologist, in his weather summary. Read more
2022-06-23
Cargill acquires Delacon to create plant-based phytogenic feed additives
The acquisition will improve livestock and aquaculture performance and promote animal health. Read more
2022-06-23
Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?
"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers. Read more
agriculture farmers traffic protest tractor carbon emissions
2022-06-23
Soybean Gall Midge Adult Emergence Begins
This week, the first soybean gall midge adults (Photo 1) were collected in Iowa near Wall Lake in Sac County (Monday) and near Sutherland in O’Brien County (Thursday). This is similar to when soybean... Read more
2022-06-23
Japanese Beetle Adult Emergence Begins in Southern Iowa
The cool spring has delayed development of many important crop pests across Iowa. However, with recent warm temperatures, Japanese beetle adult emergence has been on track with previous years.... Read more
2022-06-23
Growing, Harvesting, and Baling Hay: A Complete Guide
When you’re a producer in the agricultural industry, you know how vital hay is to your operation, whether you have a small-scale or large farm. John Deere has a wide range of equipment for you to get... Read more
2022-06-23
Good year for winter wheat
It's been a good year for Manitoba's winter wheat crop. Read more
2022-06-23
Time to Scout Peanuts for Lesser Cornstalk Borer
Regardless of whatever else has to be done on the farm in South Georgia over the next fourteen days, one thing that needs to happen is scouting peanut fields for lesser cornstalk borer (LCB). This... Read more
2022-06-23
Oklahoma Wheat Harvest At 85 Percent Complete
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to speak with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mike Schulte about an update on Oklahoma wheat harvest. Read more
2022-06-23
Wrapping up Alfalfa Weevil Management in 2022
Especially in central Minnesota, multiple calls have been coming in about what to do about alfalfa weevil in mid-June. After first cutting and seeing visible feeding damage in the regrowth, it may be... Read more
2022-06-23
This is Native Prairie Appreciation week!
Native Prairie Appreciation week is a time to recognize the important role the native prairie plays in the ecosystem. Read more