The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-06
Farmers in Illinois Could Be Surveyed by USDA Before Spring
The USDA will be tapping farmers across the U.S. to participate in a conservation survey. The statistics and conservation branches of the agency are reaching out to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural... Read more
2024-11-06
Impacts of Higher Premium Support Rates on ECO Performance
For 2025, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has increased the premium support rate for the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) from 44% of the total premium to 65%. As a result, farmers will pay less for... Read more
2024-11-06
Many Growers See Good Yields as Sweet Potato Harvest Wraps
Despite another year of dry, hot conditions during the growing season, Mississippi’s sweet potato crop looks excellent overall as producers head into the final weeks of harvest. Read more
2024-11-06
New Material Will Stop Weeds, Nourish Crops and Conserve Water
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded a four-year, $744,000 grant to a team of researchers to develop new mulch films for agricultural crops that are not only sustainable and... Read more
2024-11-06
Growers Must Rely on Agronomic Practices, Resistant Varieties to Beat Wheat Stem Sawfly
Cross section of AAC Oakman VB showing stem solidness, which is an important trait to use along with proper agronomics for wheat stem sawfly management.
Imagine driving up to your nearly ripe wheat... Read more
2024-11-06
Weather Extremes Test South Dakota Farmer’s Soybean Yield
As the 2024 harvest was ending, Ross Tschetter reflected on getting his crop out. He’s generally pleased. Read more
2024-11-06
Women in Ag Coming Together to Cultivate Confidence and Harvest Happiness
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Women in Ag Leadership Conference takes place at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The two-day event begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from... Read more
2024-11-06
Donald Trump elected President of the United States
Trump won 277 electoral college votes compared to 224 for Kamala Harris when the race was called Read more
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2024-11-06
This is Agriculture: Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray is the manager of the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Smart Farm Network. As a self-proclaimed city girl from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Chelsea found her way into the agriculture sector through FCC,... Read more
2024-11-06
Is the right to repair farm equipment a cybersecurity problem?
In May 2022, Agco announced it had become the victim of a ransomware cyberattack, which disrupted production at assembly plants. In May of this year, Germany-based implement manufacturer Lemken... Read more
2024-11-06
Dairy farm milk price drops for 2025
Canadian dairy farmers will see a slight drop in what they’re paid on farms for milk in 2025. Read more
2024-11-06
Nebraska Extension Cow Clinics Focus on Keys to a Successful Calving and Breeding Season
A successful calving season does not begin at calving, rather it begins muchearlier, with the management of the cow herd months prior. University of Nebraska Extension will be hosting Cow Clinics in... Read more