The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-30
Soybean Domestication Linked to Higher Mesophyll Conductance for Increased Photosynthesis
In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and... Read more
2024-10-30
‘Some of the best ever’ yields for west-central
West central Missouri farmer Mike Schreiman said harvest is progressing quickly and yields have been impressive so far. He farms in Lafayette and Saline counties, and he said his crops got enough rain... Read more
2024-10-30
Policy experts share 2025 outlook at American Biogas Council conference
Veteran policy experts shared their predictions for the 2025 biogas policy landscape at the American Biogas Council’s (ABC) BUSINESS OF BIOGAS conference, an annual education and networking event held... Read more
2024-10-30
Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest in Final Phase
For the week ending Oct. 27, 2024, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 48% very short, 36%... Read more
2024-10-30
New Fungal Disease Threatens Indiana Soybeans
One of Indiana’s most significant crops, the soybean, is under threat from a disease that is becoming increasingly widespread in the Midwest — Red crown rot. Read more
2024-10-30
Top experts to speak at Manitoba Beef and Forage event
The Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference is set to take place Wednesday at the William Glesby Centre in Portage La Prairie, where a full range of Agri business booths will be on hand for producers... Read more
2024-10-30
Outstanding Agriculture Advocates Recognized by Farm Bureau
Four outstanding agriculture advocates were recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The 2024 GO Teamers of the Year are Laura Haffner from Kansas, Julie Hardy from Georgia, and... Read more
2024-10-30
2023 ARC-CO and PLC Payments for Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat
The 2023 Commodity title program will make payments this fall, and payment rates for Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage at the county level (ARC-CO) have been released. No PLC... Read more
2024-10-30
Strengthening U.S Agriculture Through Strategic Partnership and Global Engagements
Enhancing U.S. Agricultural Exports to Colombia Read more
2024-10-30
Canadian bioenergy has good potential despite funding and political frustrations
Bioenergy use in Canada could more than double in step with the country’s drive towards net-zero by 2050 according to market projections compiled by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Read more
2024-10-30
USDA’s Agricultural Research Technology Center Breaks Ground in Davis, CA
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for new digs as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground today for a modernized facility to... Read more
2024-10-30
Check corn roots
If there is a field or an area of the field that’s underperforming, producers should get out a shovel and investigate. As the close of the growing season nears, the roots act as a final report card. Read more