Modern Farmer
APRIL 15, 2025
Technological advancements are constantly changing sectors of the economy, and agriculture is no different. While innovations like the Haber-Bosch process and the cotton gin forever changed the process of growing and harvesting crops, the modern era continues to bring new breakthroughs. Although robots arent present in every farm field, theyre increasing in presence and implementing new technologies.
Agric4profits
APRIL 15, 2025
Most times, some fish farmers ask if I can recommend any drug that can make their catfish grow faster within a short period of time.
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Trimble Agriculture
APRIL 15, 2025
The U.S. farmland market has a history of strong stability and performance. Will that last in 2025? In 2024, farmland values increased by five percent for total farm real estate, with an increase of 4.7 percent for cropland and 5.2 percent for U.S. pastures. Historically, land values have shown resilience, but market volatility can cause temporary fluctuations and downturns.
Civil Eats
APRIL 15, 2025
Susan Desmond joins Civil Eats as its new development director. Desmond most recently served as strategic partnership manager at The GroundTruth Project , a nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists through Report for America and Report for the World. Joining Civil Eats feels like a full-circle momentcombining my love of journalism with my deep commitment to food justice.” In addition to her dedication to journalistic integrity, Desmond has a de
Ohio State University
APRIL 15, 2025
By Tracy Turner COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohios agricultural producers could soon be feeling the sting of escalating global trade tensions, as U.S. tariff policies evolve and foreign retaliation ramps up. Ian Sheldon, a professor in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and holder of The Andersons Endowed Chair in Agricultural Marketing, Trade, and Policy in the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, is closely moni
West Texas Livestock
APRIL 15, 2025
Using hay bales as a supplement for your cattle is a time-tested approach that many producers rely on. It’s often more affordable than other feed options, making it an attractive choice for keeping costs down. However, not all hay is created equalfactors like how it was harvested and stored and even the type of forage […] The post Hay quality matters: get more nutrition for your dollar appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Agric4profits
APRIL 15, 2025
To achieve maximum benefit from fertilizers, it is most essential to apply them at the right time and in the place. The amount and timing of nutrient uptake depend on various factors, such as crop variety, planting date, crop rotation, soil, and weather conditions.
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ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
In this episode of Voices from the Field , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez goes in-depth into the world of mushroom production and market diversification in a conversation with Russell Hollander from Care2Grow, a vertical mushroom farm located in Naples, Florida. They talk about how to start producing mushrooms on any scale, the uses of spent mushroom blocks, the health benefits of edible and medicinal mushrooms, and Russell’s marketing journey.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
With uncertainty high in farm country, the secretary of agriculture is optimistic about long-term trade deals.
ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
A study led by NatureServe and published in the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) revealed that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. The wide-ranging study evaluated nearly 1,600 pollinator species, including bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, flower flies, bats, and hummingbirds.
Agwired
APRIL 15, 2025
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) has expanded to include another state, proudly welcoming the South Carolina Peanut Board to join Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. The South Carolina Peanut Board is excited to join the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation to offer the South Carolina peanut industry so many opportunities, says Richard Rentz, chairman of the South Carolina Peanut Board.
Agric4profits
APRIL 15, 2025
For maximum dry beans yield potential, dry beans will use about 14 to 18 inches of soil moisture during the growing season, depending on the cultivar. With good management, irrigation can supplement rain to provide optimum soil moisture conditions throughout the growing season.
ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
Applications are due by June 6, 2025. Alachua County, Florida, is offering a Small Farmer Grant for county-based farms and ranches that earn between $1,000 and $250,000 annually. Mini-grants up to $5,000 are available for capital and equipment expenditures that will positively impact an operations income. The total funding available for this program is approximately $100,000.
Agwired
APRIL 15, 2025
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released a statement praising U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) for introducing the Food Security and Farm Protection Act , which averts a disastrous patchwork of contradictory state-by-state farm regulations that would hit hardest small and medium-sized pork producers.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 15, 2025
Team participation about more than just the judging stage The post Shear Brilliance: Texas A&M Wool Judging Teams repeat national sweep appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Ag producers, other stakeholders invited to register for May 14-15 event in San Diego County.
ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
American Farmland Trust (AFT) released findings of a survey of Virginia farmers and ranchers that explored their views on solar energy development. AFT has a focus on ensuring that solar development does not compound development pressure on agricultural land and instead supports both agriculture and renewable energy goals. The survey revealed that while farmers generally support solar energy, they are concerned about its potential impact on agricultural land.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
S&W Seed Co. rolls out new forage sorghum-sudangrass hybrid that doesnt produce prussic acid.
ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
USDA has announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative and its reformulation into the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative. USDA explained that “select projects may continue if it is demonstrated that a significant amount of the federal funds awarded will go to farmers.” USDA intends to review existing grant agreements based on three Farmer First policy priorities: A minimum of 65% of federal funds must go to producers; grant reci
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Paul Kononoff recently received the award at the Nebraska State Dairy Association convention in West Point.
Agric4profits
APRIL 15, 2025
Vaccination/Medication Dosage Position/Method of Administration Newcastle Disease Vaccine Intra Ocular (I/o) 200 Dose vial to be dissolved in 10ml of saline and administered at 0.2ml per bird. Instill one drop in each open eye of the chicks. This vaccine can also be given in drinking water.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 15, 2025
Heilongjiang, other provinces expecting bumper crops to ensure nation's food security, Tian Xuefei and Zhou Huiying reports. The post China: Spring Planting Boosted by Satellites, New Ag Tech appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Agri-Ready Profile: Blake McDonald shares his passion for the cattle industry with producers and St. Louis Cardinals fans.
Agwired
APRIL 15, 2025
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode Im going to share a couple of interviews from the NAMA Agri-Marketing Conference. One is with Gardner Hatch, Executive Director, NAFB and Debbie Boyle, Vice President, Kynetic. They talk about a new NAFB listener survey. Then I have an interview with Melanie Rice, Brownfield Ag News, about becoming the new President of NAMA.
ATTRA
APRIL 15, 2025
The application deadline is May 29, 2025. The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Program supports projects by graduate students that address sustainable agriculture issues and are part of the student’s degree program. Projects must benefit agriculture in the 12-state North Central Region.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Like it or not, farmers and data are married for better or worse.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
APRIL 15, 2025
The latest global climate summary for March 2025 was released by NOAA late last week. It shows that nearly the entire globe was above normal in temperature with the exception of a few areas in Antarctica. Sea ice was the second lowest on record for the globe but was the lowest ever for the Arctic.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Dan Tonak and Williams family among honorees at annual convention.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 15, 2025
Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 15, 2025 The post Texas fruit growers adapt to chill challenges and freeze damage appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
In the works for two years, the new plate has received approval in Michigan.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 15, 2025
As agriculture faces mounting challenges from climate change and global food demand, Earth observation (EO) technologies using […] The post How Earth Observation Is Cultivating the Future of Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
With production costs in the $1,600 per-acre range, the margin for rice producers is razor thin. They depend upon a ratoon crop. Cutting inputs is a risky proposition, according to an Extension agronomist.
Agric4profits
APRIL 15, 2025
Pig farming business is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses around the world and pigs are kept in one form or another almost everywhere in the world.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
AI in Ag Tech: World FIRA 2025 showcased cutting-edge agricultural robotics and AI, revealing a gap between innovation and practical adoption by farmers.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
APRIL 15, 2025
If you are like me, this time of year brings a lot of sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing as the “pollening” begins. It usually starts with tree pollen like pine and oak and then switches to flowers, grass, and other plant pollens.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2025
Explore options for winter wheat fields after harvest: double-crop soybeans, fallow, annual forages, or cover crops. Each choice offers unique benefits for farm operations.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
APRIL 15, 2025
The regional climate centers, including the Southeast Regional Climate Center which provides a variety of weather and climate data as well as other services, are due to be shut down on April 17 due to the significant budget cuts to NOAA and the move away from climate services.
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