The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-02-06
Anaerobic digestion could cut dairy carbon footprint by 20%, study finds
Combining continuous crop cover with anaerobic digestion of manure and biomass could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, though researchers warn careful management is... Read more
2026-02-06
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring... Read more
2026-02-06
Ag Leaders Warn of Risk of ‘Widespread Collapse of American Agriculture’
Progressive Farmer’s Jerry Hagstrom and Chris Clayton reportedthat “a bipartisan group of former leaders of America’s major agricultural commodity associations and biofuels organizations, farmer... Read more
2026-02-06
Now Hiring: Agronomy Manager
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is a development board for the dynamic and growing pulse crop industry. Accountable to and funded by the over 15,000 pulse growers in the province, we provide... Read more
2026-02-06
Kazakhstan becomes significant lentil exporter
Kazakhstan is rapidly becoming a player in the pulse market, according to a market analysis firm. Read more
2026-02-06
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Over-the-Counter Injectable Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivomec (ivermectin) injectable solution against New World screwworm (NWS). The agency has concluded that based on... Read more
2026-02-06
BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2026 Grazing Fees
The federal grazing fee for 2026, as calculated by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, is $1.69 per animal unit month for lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.... Read more
2026-02-06
Making the Switch to Robots: A New Budgeting Tool for Transitioning to Automatic Milking Systems
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2026-02-06
Protecting bottom line should be considered in a volatile cattle market
Cattle prices remain high, but producers are urged to be prepared for when they inevitably fall. Read more
2026-02-06
‘Grass2Gas’ May Be Key to Sustainable Pennsylvania Dairy Farms, Study Suggests
Implementing novel management practices in dairy farming, one of the commonwealth’s major agricultural industries, could help alleviate a large source of both nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas... Read more
2026-02-06
Agriculture Groups Urge EPA to Uphold Science-Based Pesticide Review Process
A coalition of leading agricultural organizations today sent a letter to Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urging the agency to uphold its rigorous,... Read more