The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-05
In-Depth New Synthesis Confirms Prairie Strips’ Value For Pollinators March 3, 2026
Pollinator declines are a global concern, and agriculture sits at the center of the challenge. As farms grow more efficient and landscapes become increasingly simplified, bees, butterflies and other... Read more
2026-03-05
NC State Team Helps Moldova Build Agriculture Extension From the Ground Up
NC State faculty visiting Moldova say the country is on the verge of a major change in its agricultural sector, and they hope a new pilot program in three municipalities will help show what a full... Read more
2026-03-05
Hereford bull tops 2026 Iowa Beef Expo sale
Bill Goehring has bought and sold cattle at the Iowa Beef Expo for many years, and one of those purchases paid a big dividend recently. The southeast Iowa producer sold the top-selling Hereford bull... Read more
2026-03-05
USDA Announces New Partnerships to Advance MAHA Agenda
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy. Jr., and National Nutrition Advisor at the U.S. Department of... Read more
2026-03-05
Over-The-Top Dicamba Use Registered for 2026 On Dicamba-Tolerant Soybeans
Eric Burkness, Research scientist, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Sally Raymond, UMN Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education Extension educator & Tana Haugen-Brown, UMN Pesticide Safety and... Read more
2026-03-05
Management practices can enhance soil microbiome functions in plant defense
The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which... Read more
2026-03-05
Dr. James C. Schnable Awarded 2026 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) congratulates Professor James C. Schnable on winning the 2026 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences for... Read more
2026-03-05
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Florida Impacted by Winter Weather
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Florida Impacted by Winter Weather (Gainesville, Fla., February 23, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Florida have been significantly... Read more
2026-03-05
Early Green Doesn’t Mean Ready to Graze
Spring is around the corner, I hope. In some areas, early February arrived with heavy snow. In others, it was mostly cold, dry and windy. Regardless of how it showed up, many were simply glad to see... Read more
2026-03-05
Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop to Be Held in Ames March 24
Iowa Learning Farmswill host a cover crop and plant disease workshop as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in Ames on Tuesday, March 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event is... Read more
2026-03-05
Mutant Variety Database for Climate-Smart Crops Enhanced With New Tools and Features
A global database of new crop varieties developed by mutation breeding has been upgraded and expanded to include data on mutant microbial bacteria and fungi strains as well as mutant plant varieties.... Read more
2026-03-05
Don’t Miss Ag Awareness Week
Agriculture quietly powers nearly every part of our lives — from the ingredients in our meals to the fabrics in our closets to the coffee in our cups. Yet in an era of one-click shopping and stocked... Read more