The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-03-17
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Commercial Pullet Flock in Buena Vista County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly... Read more
2025-03-17
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Young Farmers and Veterans With Affordable Crop Insurance
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Thune (R-SD), Senate Majority Leader and Member of the Senate Committee on... Read more
2025-03-17
Study: ‘Sustainable Intensification’ on the Farm Reduces Soil Nitrate Losses, Maintains Crop Yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat found that the three-year system... Read more
2025-03-17
How the Rule of 5% Can Unlock Profits for Your Farm
By Jonathan LaPorte and Nicolle Ritchie Read more
2025-03-17
Growing Solar: Optimizing Agrivoltaic Systems for Crops and Clean Energy
Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production. By integrating... Read more
2025-03-17
Forage Management: Repairing Winter-Damaged Pastures With Seeding Strategies in the Spring
By Dr. Bruno Pedreira Read more
2025-03-17
Knowing Your Corn’s Needs Better: Optimize Irrigation With a New App
University of Florida researchers have developed an app that will help farmers reduce the risk of over- or under-watering their crops. Read more
2025-03-17
Top EPA Regional Official Visits Farms to Mark Connection Between EPA Priorities and Farming
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Michael Martucci traveled to Orange County, New York to tour local farms and honor National Agriculture Day and Week. During his visit,... Read more
2025-03-17
Corn Growers Advocate for Higher Ethanol Blends
Inflation, tariffs and the economy are the talk of the town in Washington these days. And state and national corn grower advocates have been making a strong case that these concerns are precisely why... Read more
2025-03-14
Bipartisan bill designed to protect U.S. ag from China
Food security needs the same attention as national security, a senator said Read more
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