The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-14
Soybean, Cotton Harvests Benefit From Clear Weather
Harvest for two of the state’s most significant row crops is well underway, with soybeans and cotton both ahead of schedule. Read more
2024-10-14
Novel antimicrobials for swine health
The main goal of the project has been to enhance the performance and reduce the toxicity of a novel synthetic AMP (HHC-36), employ machine learning (ML) methods for discovering new, more potent... Read more
2024-10-14
Maple Leaf Foods Unveils Canada Packers Inc. to Elevate Canadian Pork Production
Maple Leaf Foods has officially launched
Canada Packers Inc., a groundbreaking venture that pays homage to the company’s roots while leading the charge in the future of meat production. Known for... Read more
2024-10-14
Community Involvement Crucial for Animal Welfare Success, Says Expert
Dr. Jude Kong, the Canadian Research Chair in Community-Oriented Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Disease at the University of Toronto, highlights the importance of... Read more
2024-10-14
Suspect Herbicide Resistance? Submit Weed Seeds for Screening
As we begin harvest season and make plans for the next year, consider any weeds that have escaped control with herbicides. If you are seeing survival in weeds that used to be controlled by your... Read more
2024-10-14
US Corn Production Up While Soybean Production Down From September
According to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from the previous... Read more
2024-10-14
Inflation Reduction Act in Action: NRCS Helps Family Farm Boldly Invest in Their Future
Amy Frye and Jacob Slosberg own Boldly Grown Farm, a 60-acre, certified organic, mixed vegetable farm in Skagit Valley, Washington. They grow and sell their products year-round, with their primary... Read more
2024-10-14
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to Highlight Iowa Agriculture and Culinary Talent
The Iowa Tourism Office and Choose Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch a seasonal farm-to-table dinner series, celebrating the connection between Iowa’s agricultural... Read more
2024-10-14
MSU Researcher Receives Grant to Develop Efficient Irrigation Technology Using Solar Power
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $394,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a solar power-based irrigation... Read more
2024-10-14
Why an Ohio Farm Hosted a Trade Team From the Philippines
The U.S. is the number one producer of corn in the world. Across the globe, the Philippines has a growing population, and needs to keep pace with demand for the grain. Read more
2024-10-14
We Need to Foster Alignment Within All Segments of the U.S. Pork Industry
Having grown up showing and raising pigs, Jesse Heimer of Taylor, Mo., has a passion for helping people find opportunities in the pork industry. On the first episode of The PORK Podcast he joins host,... Read more
2024-10-14
US pork exports above August last year - USMEF
Fuelled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of US pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Read more