The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-29
Avoid Applying Fall Anhydrous in Northern, Central Missouri
University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory advises against fall application of anhydrous ammonia anywhere in Missouri. Read more
2024-10-29
Hot and Dry is the New Normal as Drought Returns to Impact Oklahoma Agriculture
Wheat grazing challenges Read more
2024-10-29
September Canola Crush Up from August; Makes New High for Month
After hitting a new high for the month in August, the Canadian canola crush did the same in September. Read more
2024-10-29
Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Farm Bureau Remind Farmers to Be Vigilant of Dry Conditions During Harvest
The
Maryland Department of Agriculture and
Maryland Farm Bureau are encouraging farmers to follow fire prevention safety following an increase of field and equipment fires during this dryer than... Read more
2024-10-29
New York Department of Agriculture Launches New Marketing Campaign Showcasing New York Farmers and Producers Participating in the New York State Grown & Certified Program
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the Department’s
New York State Grown & Certified program has launched a new marketing campaign, “
Harvested with Heart,”... Read more
2024-10-29
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Hosts Precision Agriculture and Animal Science Days
In a collaborative effort to showcase agricultural practices and technology, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosted several Precision Agriculture and Animal Science Days across the state... Read more
2024-10-29
Tara Heath Promoted to Extension Crops Educator
The agriculture industry continues to change rapidly, impacting everyone from the producers to the industry professionals to the food consumers. University of Illinois Extension is growing its team of... Read more
2024-10-29
Extension Specialist Cesar Rodriguez-Saona Awarded USDA Grant for Integrated Pest Management of Blueberry
Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, extension specialist in entomology, Department of Entomology, is the principal investigator of a two-year, $199,783 grant from the USDA Crop Protection and Pest Management... Read more
2024-10-29
Study: Mesophyll Conductance Doubles in Soybean Domestication, Providing Opportunity to be Enhanced Through Selective Breeding
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
2024-10-29
How Blockchain, AI and Drones Are Reshaping Farming
The future of farming technology is inextricably linked to the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. These innovations have the potential to revolutionize agricultural practices,... Read more
2024-10-29
Climate Change Will Affect Food Production, but Here Are the Things We Can Do to Adapt
Climate change could have large impacts on food production across the world. Read more
2024-10-29
Agriculture This Week: Ag science continually expands possibilities
It is simply amazing what science and research is achieving these days in term of farming’s future. Read more