The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-06
Iowa Corn Growers Encourage DOJ Investigation into U.S. Fertilizer Industry and Pricing
Bloomberg reportedthat the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into the U.S. fertilizer industry to explore whether several of the country’s largest fertilizer producers... Read more
2026-03-06
Supplementing Dryland Wheat and Irrigated Corn with Proso Millet in Drought Years
The U.S. High Plains region often experiences low winter precipitation, impacting its crop productivity. Extensive climate analyses indicate that years with significant precipitation deficits,... Read more
2026-03-06
RB Global purchases BigIron Auction Company
The transaction helps RB Global’s expansion into the U.S. Read more
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2026-03-06
Tracking the toxic metals left behind by wildfires
Between 2023 and 2025, more than 30 million hectares burned in Canada due to wildfires. The threat from increasingly frequent and intense wildfires goes beyond fire and smoke - the heat can also... Read more
2026-03-06
Barley Acres to Rise in 2026; Oats to Decline
Canadian farmers are expected to increase barley acreage in 2026 while trimming oat plantings slightly, according to early producer intentions for the upcoming growing season. Read more
2026-03-06
Young Innovators: USask researcher develops tool to protect the gut health of dairy cows
But one University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is turning the attention towards dairy cows, showing us just how important gut health is to their overall wellbeing. Read more
2026-03-06
NDSU Extension, UMN Extension to Host Lamb Trade and Economics Webinar on March 18
North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension will host an International Lamb Trade and Economics webinar on March 18 at 7 p.m. Farmers, ranchers, 4-H members,... Read more
2026-03-06
Proposed State Budget to Fund UT Martin Cattle Outreach, Workforce Facility
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released his proposed state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which includes an investment of $4.23 million to develop the University of Tennessee at Martin Cattle... Read more
2026-03-06
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Multi-Species Backyard 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
2026-03-05
Fescue Toxicosis Concerns Rise as Livestock Risks Increase
Understanding Symptoms Prevention and Pasture Management Strategies Read more
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2026-03-05
Pioneer® Launches AI Fungicide Timing Solution for Corn
Pioneer® introduces an AI powered fungicide timing solution helping corn growers make precise application decisions to improve disease control and boost yield potential. Read more
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