The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-04-25
Alfalfa Harvest Alert Program returns in 2025
With the warm weather and intermittent rain, alfalfa fields are greening up nicely and it won’t be too long before we are thinking about the first cut of hay. This also means we are getting ready to... Read more
2025-04-25
Winter Rye Upsides – From Energy to Soil Quality
The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place April 30, at noon CDT will feature Tom Richard, Professor Emeritus and agricultural engineer, Penn State University, Sabrina Ruis, soil... Read more
2025-04-25
Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture is Changing the Way Farmers Farm
Artificial intelligence may play an important role in combating low grain markets, increased costs and less profits in agriculture. AI applications such as precision agriculture, autonomous tillage... Read more
2025-04-25
Estate Tax Cliff Threatens Family Farms
The cost of inheriting the family farm will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption. American Farm Bureau economists... Read more
2025-04-25
Root Biomass of Fall-planted Cover Crops in Northeast Nebraska
By Vesh R. Thapa and Bridget McKinley et.al Read more
2025-04-25
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons expands sales team
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, a Detroit, Mich.-based wholesale distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announced April 23 it had expanded its sales team as the company scales into new and exciting... Read more
2025-04-25
65% of Farmers Lack Risk Management Plans
In a recent survey¹ conducted by Nationwide, it was revealed that a staggering 65% of farmers do not have a plan to manage or mitigate risks. Read more
2025-04-25
Salin 247 aspires to grow in new BioCentury Research Farm space
A compact option for farm equipment Read more
2025-04-25
House OKs $172 Million 'People-Focused' Agriculture Finance Bill
Read House OKs $172 Million `People-Focused` Agriculture Finance Bill in addition to hundreds of recent farming and agriculture news articles. View up to date crop reports, livestock information and... Read more
2025-04-25
CFIB Forecasts Rising Inflation, Weaker Economic Growth
A new forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggests the Canadian economy could see the double whammy of rising inflation amid weaker growth. Read more
2025-04-25
ICE Close: Soyoil Strength Supports Pushes Canola to More Gains
Canola futures continued to chug higher Thursday, with gains in the nearby contracts once again outpacing the advances in new-crop November. Read more
2025-04-25
New Projects Funded for LTAR Through Agricultural Climate Resilience Program
The KBS LTAR will be used by three of the four recent research proposals funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). We look forward to working with these research... Read more