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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
Because of resistance to some of the existing technology in the marketplace, farmers need to evaluate carefully which product can effectively address the specific foliar diseases in their fields.
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is headed to consulting firm Combest, Sell & Associates.
The top five trends that will disrupt the farm input business are: e-commerce, biologicals, indoor farming, seed technology and ag data technology.
Regardless of the farm economy, it’s important to live within your means.
This month, Farm Credit Mid-America will return $200 million in patronage to eligible customers across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Grassy weeds in sorghum have historically been extremely difficult if not impossible to control in-season.
More than a month after news broke China committed to its largest ethanol purchase ever, some of those exports have sailed. One economist thinks China may be testing the waters on the difficulty of large shipments.
In his opening days of his second stint as head of USDA, Tom Vilsack is focused on farmer profitability and opening markets to build that profitability.
China Ministry of Agriculture said this week another ASF outbreak was reported in Sichuan Province, China’s largest pork producing province. Analysts say a resurgence in outbreaks indicates ASF isn’t under control.
Ohio dairy operation cashes in on high-speed Wi-Fi, telematics, weather stations, cameras and drones.
The dollar rules, but planting decisions are often complex— even when commodities are shining.
While Tyson’s lawyers were filing a lawsuit on Monday against one of the packer’s largest cattle suppliers, the ink was still drying on the sale of one of that supplier’s feedlots to one of Tyson’s competitors.
By prioritizing mental health, the Nebraska Extension program aims to support the sustainability of U.S. farming operations, laying the foundation for a resilient ag industry for generations to come.
USDA is still reviewing how it will disburse $15 billion in coronavirus aid.
The market ended the week on a high note, and one analyst thinks it will be hard to tame the bullish action in the market in the near-term.
Few farmers and ranchers enjoy talking about or planning a farm ownership transition. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many have accelerated discussions around farm transition or succession planning.
Corteva Agriscience is introducing four Pioneer brand sorghum seed varieties containing the new, non-transgenic Inzen trait this season in the High Plains.
Measurement, reporting and verification are important to the process of addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
When Sesame Street knocked, Casey Cox threw open the door on her Georgia farm and grabbed an opportunity to take U.S. agriculture to a new audience.
Fertilizer prices are creating sticker shock for farmers. As the price of inputs like nitrogen and other fertility inputs continue to climb, industry experts say it’s not a shortage yet.
Farm Journal’s John Herath and former USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey recently joined Field Work podcast hosts Mitchell Hora and Zach Johnson for the premiere of the pod’s third season.
By compensating farmers per pound of nutrient loss reduction, pay-for-performance conservation motivates farmers to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce nutrient losses for their specific fields.
It is easy to get caught up in the technology improvements in our industry. The key is deciphering what will truly make you more money or add value to your farm.
Sorghum producers are enjoying strong demand once again. China’s purchases started to rebound in early 2020 and the demand story has been strong ever since.
Farmers in the study targeted specific combinations of practices to specific acres depending on the goals that they had.
Conservation practices take center stage as the Isley family continually learns how to better their operation and set an example for others at the same time.
While trade is not a headline of the Biden Administration in the first 100 days, it’s not stopping Katherine Tai from making her voice heard. Tai is now waiting full confirmation vote to put her ideas to work.
Brian Ryberg’s use of conservation tillage and cover crops brings a new way of thinking to Minnesota farming
Iowa farmer Jason Russell looks to the Future as he continually tasks himself with efficiency, sustainability.
Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg have changed agriculture horses in midstream, and say the results are improving long-term ROI—as well as igniting a new zeal for farming.