Innovation and research news
2022-06-08
High commodity prices lure double-crop farmers — Survey
Nearly three of every 10 farmers with experience growing wheat and soybeans in one season say they will sow more winter wheat this fall, said a Purdue University poll on Tuesday. Read more
2022-06-08
Machine Learning helps Determine Health of Soybean Fields
Using a combination of drones and machine learning techniques, researchers from The Ohio State University have recently developed a novel method for determining crop health and used it to create a new... Read more
2022-06-08
USDA Announces $503 Million to Improve Outdoor Recreation and Conservation on National Forests
Today, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than half a billion dollars through the Great American Outdoors Act to address... Read more
2022-06-08
Agoro Carbon Alliance Distributed More Than $9 Million to Farmers and Ranchers Across the U.S.
Agoro Carbon Alliance has distributed more than $9 million in payments to U.S. farmers and ranchers in its first year, carving a unique position in the carbon farming market.
“We are extremely proud... Read more
2022-06-08
Report: Chesapeake Bay's health making gains; Pa. still needs to meet its clean-up commitments
A new report by the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science says the Chesapeake Bay’s health has slightly improved but still falls short of meeting government commitments. Read more
2022-06-08
Government of Canada invests in Ontario cheese processor to increase production and competitiveness
Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian dairy processors depend on continual innovation to stay competitive at home and abroad. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,... Read more
2022-06-08
Hay Barn Fires a Real Hazard
Mother nature has been at it again, hardly giving us enough days to make dry hay with a risk of pop-up showers every afternoon. These conditions are very dangerous for hay producers since wet hay does... Read more
2022-06-08
Wisconsin Farmers Are Experiencing Record High Milk Prices, But For How Long?
Dairy farmers in Wisconsin and across the country have been enjoying record high milk prices this spring. But some market experts say producers should already start thinking about the next market... Read more
2022-06-08
Livestock advocate raising concerns over potential pig waste in Red River
A local livestock advocate is squealing on a potential issue with pig farms. Read more
2022-06-08
Inflation Is Raising Prices On Almost Everything, Except Rotisserie Chicken
Inflation is raising the price of all sorts of items in the grocery store, but one staple appears to be immune: rotisserie chicken. Read more
2022-06-08
Beefalo — Producers Say This Cattle And Bison Crossbreed Provides The Best Of Both
Bison produce very lean meat, but they are wild animals that can be difficult to raise on a farm. Cattle are very docile, but their meat can be high in fat and not very healthy. Read more
2022-06-08
4-H Youth Ramp Up Work With Livestock Projects
With school out for the summer, many 4-H members across the state are working more intensively to get their livestock projects ready for county fairs. Read more