The latest news from the agricultural sector
2025-05-23
Nandika Bandara, Associate Professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts, University of Manitoba
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Nandika Bandara is an associate professor and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at... Read more
2025-05-23
2025 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook Is Now Online
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group has just released the 26th edition of the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook. The handbook represents a joint effort among Extension... Read more
2025-05-23
Farmers navigate nitrogen supply challenges
As corn producers gear up for side-dress nitrogen applications this season, many are facing a new challenge — a tightening fertilizer supply chain. Read more
2025-05-23
Trade Uncertainty Hits U.S. Grain Export Sales
Trade Policy Uncertainty Challenges U.S. Grain Sector Read more
2025-05-23
Nebraska Extension to Host June 5 Webinar on Drought Management for Beef Producers
As drought conditions continue to affect much of Nebraska, beef producers are being forced to make difficult herd and forage management decisions. To support producers navigating these challenges,... Read more
2025-05-23
Help US Help You! New Survey Seeks Input From New Farm Managers
Michigan State University Extension wants your input on how to better help you develop your skills and knowledge in farm business management. A recently released survey seeks input on improving... Read more
2025-05-23
Will Higher Reference Prices Yield Higher PLC Payments?
The Farm Bill has often been a source of support to farms in managing risk. Market volatility and tightening margins have made price risk a major concern in recent years. A common request from... Read more
2025-05-23
A New Technology for Extending the Shelf Life of Produce
We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them. Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have shown... Read more
2025-05-23
UF/IFAS Study: Drones, AI Help Farmers Save Money, Protect the Environment
A new University of Florida study shows how drones can do more than just take aerial pictures and videos—they can help farmers grow better hemp by seeing the health of their crops with some artificial... Read more
2025-05-23
Beyond Collection: Cleanfarms 2024 Annual Report Showcases Impactful Innovation through Partnerships in Ag Sustainability
ETOBICOKE, Ontario— . Cleanfarms’ newly released 2024 Annual Report unveils the innovative partnerships and impactful results driving a greener future for Canadian farming. Read more
2025-05-23
Global Wheat Yields Would Be ‘10%’ Higher Without Climate Change
The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looks at data on climate change and growing conditions for wheat and other major crops around the world over the past 50... Read more
2025-05-23
Less Is More with Cereal Rye and No-Till Cotton
Researchers found that reducing cereal rye and cotton seeding rates could save cotton producers time and money while still maintaining the same production levels for no-till cotton. Read more