The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-24
MARD Endorses Mechanized Direct Seeding with Deep Fertilizer Placement for Rice Cultivation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development-Department of Crop Production (MARD-DCP) has officially recognized the “Technical guidelines on mechanized direct seeding combined with fertilizer... Read more
2024-10-24
Iowa Welcomes International Trade Teams Before and After Export Exchange Conference
Iowa Corn welcomed two U.S. Grains Council (USGC) trade teams this month in coordination with the Export Exchange global conference hosted by USGC, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association... Read more
2024-10-24
Ag Economy is in a Recession, Says Majority of Ag Economists
More than half of the 70 agriculture economists
surveyed in Farm Journal’s Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor believe that the United States agriculture economy is in a recession, while 75% of those... Read more
2024-10-24
John Deere and Trimble Partner to Expand Integrated Grade Control Versatility within Construction Portfolio
Expanding jobsite capabilities for its customers,
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today a new strategic partnership with
Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB). In the future, the Trimble Earthworks Grade Control... Read more
2024-10-24
USDA to Begin Issuing $2.14 Billion to Agricultural Producers through Key Conservation and Safety-Net Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed... Read more
2024-10-24
Transforming Agriculture With AI
When
NCSA’s partner, the Center for Digital Agriculture (
CDA), formed more than
five years ago, it put a heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) long before... Read more
2024-10-24
ISRC Sponsors Soy-Related Panel Discussion
In September, the ISRC sponsored a panel discussion hosted and organized by the Agronomy Graduate Student Council on the challenges and benefits of integrating conservation methods into farming... Read more
2024-10-24
Us Soybean Harvest Moving at Fastest Pace in 14 Years
Progressive Farmer’s Anthony Greder reported Monday that “both the U.S. corn and soybean harvests are now double digits ahead of their five-year averages as dry weather continued across most of the... Read more
2024-10-24
Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost
For corn farmers, planting earlier in the season means more days for planting and crop development, but it carries risks, too. Frost, insects and diseases early in the season can cause crop loss. Read more
2024-10-24
IITA Empowers 35 Seed Certification Officers to Boost Crop Quality and Strengthen Food Security in Togo
In a significant step towards improving the quality of seeds and strengthening the agricultural sector in Togo,
IITA has successfully trained 35 seed certification officers from six regions of the... Read more
2024-10-24
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Nears End
For the week ending Oct. 20, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 47% very short, 39%... Read more
2024-10-24
Lisa Greenan is Changing the Rules of Seed Testing
With over 20 years of experience, Lisa Greenan has not only shaped industry standards but has also fostered a collaborative spirit among her peers. The senior seed analyst at Seed Check in Leduc... Read more