Derechos, hail, drought and mounting disease pressure have all exposed weak points in conventional tall corn silage systems. Short stature corn, hybrids bred to stand roughly one-third shorter than conventional corn while carrying the same leaf number, has been promoted as a more stable opti…
A new simulation study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests winter canola could be profitable and environmentally beneficial if added to a conventional corn-soy rotation in the U.S. Midwest.
The weather continues to be baffling. Isolated and large storms have been popping up, bringing some relief to some areas while others continue to bake. There are many management considerations during dry periods, but keep an eye on some major ones.
ELKHORN, Wis. – Adam Hurtgen is a sixth-generation dairy farmer at Hurtgenlea Holsteins near Elkhorn. He and partner Cynthia Bartel say protecting natural resources is just as vital as feeding their 160-cow herd. With support from a $14,355 SARE Farmer Rancher grant, they’ve turned a 4.4-acr…
As the days shorten and the heat soars, those weed escapes in many fields may be getting ready to make their annual seedbank deposit sooner than one may realize.
California faces worsening drought and water restrictions, pushing farmers to reduce irrigation and fallow land, prompting some to turn to solar energy as an alternative use for their fields.
FDA employment fell by 22% this year compared to 2024, according to agency data, in part due to workforce cuts under President Donald Trump.
(CNN) — Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, provides water and electricity to millions in the West. It has now has shrunk to its lowest level on record, in the latest sign of the alarming crisis unfolding on the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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Every field season, researchers and Extension professionals at the University of Minnesota monitor moth flights of several economically important pests, including the western bean cutworm, true armyworm, corn earworm and European corn borer. Tracking moth flights informs growers and consulta…
After nearly three decades of cover cropping on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Trey Hill was certain he was getting extra nitrogen from the legume species growing within his diverse multi-species mixes.
When it comes to implementing conservation practices on the farm, farmers consider both the economic impact of those practices as well as how they help achieve environmental goals.
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service scientists are leading efforts to introduce a specialized parasitic wasp to combat the highly destructive invasive spotted lanternfly.
Meet Brian Noonan of Jackson County, Iowa, where he is transforming his family’s 480-acre farm. The farm dates back five generations to the 1830s, when his family’s Irish ancestors purchased 180 acres.
People who attend farmers markets more often report greater levels of community participation and a sense of community – according to a new University of Wisconsin-Madison study of more than 5,000 U.S. adults published in Information, Communication & Society.
A new study led by University of Illinois scientists reveals critically-small genetic variation in one of the country’s primary breeding stocks for corn. The finding relates specifically to grain yield in intermediate-maturity hybrids, which dominate commercial production in the United State…
Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline,. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July. Both subindices also increased. The Index of Current Conditions increased by 20 points, while th…
August is the optimal timing for late-summer alfalfa plantings in the Midwest, and specifically in Ohio. The Ohio Agronomy Guide recommends planting dates between Aug. 1 and Aug. 15 for northern Ohio, and planting dates between Aug. 1 and Aug. 30 for southern Ohio. The differences in those p…
NEW ORLEANS – River Queen Greens, as the name suggests, lies just outside the levee blocking the Mississippi River, a 20-minute drive from downtown New Orleans. The farm produces certified naturally grown vegetables to sell to local restaurants and at farmers markets.
Studying genealogy is a favorite pastime of folks. They take inspiration from the courage of their ancestors who took chances to immigrate to a new land or to new nations. Often family stories are passed down through generations. Some of the stories outline ways family members stayed alive t…
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One of the world's longest-running scientific experiments, Park Grass at Rothamsted in England, is celebrating its 170th anniversary.
The 2026 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days event at Stratford, Wisconsin, is now in the rearview mirror. Working on future years, show organizers are widening a search for host farms for 2027 and beyond – in an attempt to keep the 72-year tradition alive.
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