The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-24
Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost
For corn farmers, planting earlier in the season means more days for planting and crop development, but it carries risks, too. Frost, insects and diseases early in the season can cause crop loss. Read more
2024-10-24
IITA Empowers 35 Seed Certification Officers to Boost Crop Quality and Strengthen Food Security in Togo
In a significant step towards improving the quality of seeds and strengthening the agricultural sector in Togo,
IITA has successfully trained 35 seed certification officers from six regions of the... Read more
2024-10-24
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Nears End
For the week ending Oct. 20, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 47% very short, 39%... Read more
2024-10-24
Lisa Greenan is Changing the Rules of Seed Testing
With over 20 years of experience, Lisa Greenan has not only shaped industry standards but has also fostered a collaborative spirit among her peers. The senior seed analyst at Seed Check in Leduc... Read more
2024-10-24
Water Fern Gains More Evidence as Safe Potential Global Food Insecurity Solution
Is the floating freshwater fern commonly called Carolina azolla the potential answer to global food insecurity or a possible threat to humanity? On the heels of a study published earlier this year by... Read more
2024-10-24
John Deere Expanding Agriculture & Turf Training Facility to Enhance Dealer Services
John Deere announced an expansion to its Agriculture & Turf training center and field site near Orlando, Florida. This investment advances the company’s commitment to customer success through the... Read more
2024-10-24
Soil sampling first step in good fertilizer decisions
Soil samples are a helpful resource for farmers as they provide data to be used for recommendations for limestone, manure and fertilizer. Read more
2024-10-24
Low-stress strategies, worker prep streamline milking parlors
Milking time on a dairy farm is a balancing act between maintaining cleanliness and calmness while moving quickly enough to finish on time and get the cows back to their pens where they can eat,... Read more
2024-10-24
Where's the Beef? Navigating Raising Beef on Dairy Crosses and the Markets
Read Where`s the Beef? Navigating Raising Beef on Dairy Crosses and the Markets in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock... Read more
2024-10-24
FDA Warns Against Use of Unapproved Aspirin in Lactating Dairy Cattle
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing veterinarians and farmers to stop using unapproved aspirin to treat pyrexia and pain in lactating dairy cattle. Read more
2024-10-24
Cattle Prices Creeping Higher
As this is being written October 14, 2024, fed cattle prices have been climbing, slowly, following the market correction that began in late July-early August. After falling from a high of $197.09 to... Read more
2024-10-24
CRSB Participates in GRSB Conference
Ryan Beierbach (CRSB Chair), Monica Hadarits and Andrea White (CRSB staff) attended and actively participated in the Global Conference on Sustainable Beef, held from September 30 to October 2 in Punta... Read more