The latest news from the agricultural sector
2023-08-21
Impetus slows for higher cropland values, say ag bankers
The farm real estate market was resilient in the face of higher interest rates and “some moderation” in the farm economy this spring, according to commercial lenders surveyed by five regional Federal... Read more
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2023-08-21
Extreme heat and dryness in Corn Belt may threaten yields
After several weeks of unremarkable temperatures and widely scattered showers and storms in the Corn Belt, the final week of August could bring a very unwelcome change — extreme heat and dryness are... Read more
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2023-08-21
Rural broadband projects get $667 million in USDA backing
The White House announced $677 million in grants and loans for high-speed internet service in rural areas of 22 states and the Marshall Islands. With the fourth round of funding, the USDA has put $3.1... Read more
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2023-08-21
Vilsack pitches ‘forward-thinking’ approach to agriculture in visit to Harrisburg
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Harrisburg University to highlight his vision for supporting small- and mid-sized agricultural producers through the USDA’s climate-smart... Read more
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2023-08-21
IUB orders Summit to turn over financial details of pipeline
Summit Carbon Solutions must reveal the financial aspects of its agreements with ethanol plants to the attorneys for two groups that seek to verify the economic claims of Summit’s proposed carbon... Read more
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2023-08-21
Texas has poor pasture conditions; cattlemen remain hopeful for rain
About 70% of Texas pasture is in poor condition, according to USDA, but cattle producers are hanging in through the dry conditions with optimism that moisture will return. Read more
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2024-09-04
Steam-treated seeds are bringing chemical-free farming to Sweden
Following success in Sweden and Norway, the creator of ThermoSeed now aims to take over Asia. Read more
2024-09-04
Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech
Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security. Read more
2024-08-29
USDA Announces $300,000 in Funding Available to Support U.S. Sheep Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $300,000 in grant funding available through the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (SPMGP). Grant applications are currently being... Read more
2024-08-29
Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand
Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study. Read more
2024-08-28
USDA and Kansas Award $5.6 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Kansas to award $5.6 million for 49 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-08-27
USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 12 members to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms,... Read more