The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
USDA invests $104 million in rural clean energy initiatives
The USDA announces a $104 million investment in rural clean energy projects, focusing on lowering energy costs and creating jobs for farmers and rural businesses in 34 states. Read more
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2024-10-04
Meristem unveils new liquid BIO-CAPSULE technology
Meristem Crop Performance introduces LIQUID BIO-CAPSULE TECHNOLOGY, enhancing microbial product effectiveness for farmers with versatile, convenient spray applications. Read more
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2024-10-04
Election 2024 - farm policy battle between Harris and Trump
Discover how Trump and Harris are addressing farm policies, including trade and labor issues, in their 2024 campaigns. Read more
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2024-10-04
Bayer expands with New Canola facility acquisition
Bayer CropScience Inc. strengthens its canola business with the acquisition of a key facility in Coaldale, AB, enhancing production and service. Read more
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2024-10-04
South America weather dryness raises crop concerns
Dry conditions in Brazil and Argentina may hinder soybean and corn planting, prompting experts to discuss potential production issues and market impacts in South America. Read more
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2024-10-04
USDA to Fund Analysis of How U.S. Businesses Approach Decarbonization
A team of researchers, led by two Penn State agricultural economists, will receive $650,000 over three years to study why, how and where U.S. businesses are developing and adopting renewable energy... Read more
2024-10-04
Two Years of Fall Drought Impacting Marketing Strategies
Over the past two years, drought conditions have worsened rapidly each September, coinciding with the start of fall marketings for calves and cull cows. Typically, large volumes of these cattle come... Read more
2024-10-04
Early Bird Tickets on Sale
Farm and industry leaders can now register for CrossRoads – Alberta’s Crop Conference and take advantage of early bird pricing. CrossRoads is excited to host 500 participants at the Double Tree by... Read more
2024-10-04
Revisiting Big Corn and Soybean Crops Get Bigger
In the
August 2024 Crop Production report, the USDA projected the U.S. average corn yield at 183.1 bushels per acre, which if realized would be a new national record. This projection was raised a... Read more
2024-10-04
Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working... Read more
2024-10-04
University Beef: NU Program Takes Farm-to-Table to a New Level
From pasture to plate, a new University of Nebraska program gives students a true taste of the state’s No. 1 industry. Read more