As the U.S. soybean harvest progresses, independent reports of seed-quality problems are increasing across the country. Specific problems vary by region and sample, though multiple issues are co-occurring in certain areas. Although the Federal Grain Inspection Service maintains standard defi…
To be honest, every time I see a sign or read an article that says, “U.S. farmers feeding the world,” a little retrograde peristalsis kicks in. Look, I get it; it’s a feel-good marketing slogan. I say “Coolbeans” all the time – much to the annoyance of my Science For Success colleagues) – so…
Squeaky wheels need grease. Oil keeps chains, engines and hydraulics running efficiently. Most lubricants start with a petroleum base. Scott Porter, chief executive officer and founder of Dynamic Green Products Inc., has a different vision.
From pig cuddling in rural Texas, to a vegetable farm stay in Missouri, and an Alpine goat hike in Maine, the demand for agricultural travel is rapidly growing, and so is the need. Agritourism turns working farms and ranches into places people can visit, learn from and stay, strengthening fa…
Scientists used machine-learning and super-resolution microscopy to overcome a challenge that has stymied research into the natural history of grasses for decades. Their method allowed them to detect subtle differences among grass pollen grains and trace changes in grass diversity at one sit…
Have you heard the phrase “manure is the gift that keeps on giving?” It refers to many different aspects of manure, but the gift of nitrogen is one of them. The phrase refers to how quickly, or not so quickly, the nitrogen releases over time, which depends on several factors.
John Shutske, professor and Extension agricultural safety and health specialist in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s department of biological systems engineering, retired in early October 2026 after more than 41 years of teaching, research, Extension education and leadership.
The St. Louis River flows wide and swift as it meanders into Lake Superior. The river marks the divide between Wisconsin and Minnesota; 200 years ago the river formed a natural harbor protected by a miles-long spit of land. The mouth of the river entered the lake at a place now called the Wi…
Wet weather is slowing corn harvest across much of the Corn Belt, creating challenges for growers while also giving Wyffels Hybrids’ agronomy and breeding teams an opportunity to evaluate corn performance under a wide range of conditions.
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Soybean seed diseases are showing up across Iowa, which isn’t surprising considering the wet weather experienced in parts of the state during the past month. The rain is a double whammy for farmers this time of year because it favors continued fungal development and keeps combines from getti…
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Key Takeaways
While purchasing certified seed ensures greater germination rates, genetic consistency, hybrid vigor and seed cleanliness, saving and cleaning one's own seed can be an effective way to decrease input costs, provided all legal requirements are met.
Farmers in the United Kingdom who are having trouble finding enough seasonal workers as labor on their farms will be able to tap into new technology to assist them in the future. The UK government has launched a £20 million “robot revolution” for the technology advancement – about US$27 million.
Due to the significant impacts of drought on forage production in 2026, forage supplies may be tight this winter.
MARENGO, Wis. – Some treat the land as a commodity. They take every bit of value that can be squeezed out, looking for only short-term profit and worldly wealth. But others feel they’re a part of the land that they have been entrusted with during their time on earth. For them, part of their …
Farmer sentiment has worsened. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index decreased from 135 points in August to 123 points in September. Both subindices also declined, with the Index of Current Conditions decreasing by 18 points and the Index of Future Expectations decreasin…
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