The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-16
Exploring the Sustainable Challenges of Genetically Modified Crops
Genetically modified (GM) crops are widely used around the world, but their effects on the environment need to be explored more. Read more
2024-10-16
Renting farmland? How to calculate what you can afford and keep profitable
Renting farmland is a strategy commonly used by farmers with growth on their agenda. As land values across the country continue to climb, renting can often be a more affordable route to expansion than... Read more
2024-10-16
Mississippi River Falls During Record Harvest Season
Progressive Farmer’s Mary Kennedy reported Monday that “as fall harvest of record corn and soybean crops is in full swing, river conditions continue to worsen, stalling barges trying to move up and... Read more
2024-10-16
Cornhuskers Harvesting a Record
Nebraska’s cornhuskers, not the athletic program at the university but its corn farmers, could be harvesting a record crop this year according to estimates released Friday by the USDA National... Read more
2024-10-16
Global Family Farming Forum Focuses on Family Farmers’ Role in Tackling Hunger
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched the
Global Family Farming Forum, celebrating the... Read more
2024-10-16
Testing Effects of Perennial Cover Crops on Soil Health and Corn Production
Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura clover, a perennial legume, can provide sufficient nitrogen for corn, thus... Read more
2024-10-16
USDA Invests in Hispanic-Serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related... Read more
2024-10-16
Midwest Crops Conference Set for Jan. 21-22
The Midwest Crops Conference promises updates from three Midwestern universities on ways to improve farm yields and profits in 2025. Read more
2024-10-16
Winter Wheat Planting, Emergence Falls Slightly Behind Average Pace
US winter wheat planting and emergence has fallen behind the average pace, with things particularly slow in Oklahoma. Read more
2024-10-16
Empowering Smallholder Farmers in the Global South Through Agriculture Chatbots
Governmental agricultural extension systems, which disseminate farm and market practice recommendations, are not always able to ensure all farmers receive adequate guidance. While agriculture chatbots... Read more
2024-10-16
Can We Solve the Mystery of Alfalfa Autotoxicity?
Alfalfa is an important forage crop for dairy cattle, but it has an unusual trait that can challenge hayfield management. It suppresses germination and growth of its own seedlings. This is known as... Read more