The UK Extension summer internship provides 12 weeks of hands-on county office experience, serving as a transformative launchpad for many students into successful Extension careers.
High tunnel crop selection must maximize economic return per premium space by choosing compact or fast-maturing crops like trellised tomatoes or quick lettuce over sprawling plants.
Fall is ideal for weed control, especially dandelion and marestail, with a glyphosate + 2,4-D + metribuzin tank mix recommended for broad-spectrum, cost-effective control.
Before using "free" industrial byproduct lime, farmers must thoroughly test it for neutralizing power and contaminants like heavy metals and molybdenum to avoid crop and livestock health...
Michigan’s agriculture department has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an Ottawa County poultry flock, emphasizing strict biosecurity and rapid reporting to...
University of Missouri Extension experts advise Missouri gardeners to prepare for frost by bringing in sensitive tropical plants and using insulative covers to protect fall crops.
The Missouri Arbor Awards of Excellence honored five recipients, including Jason O'Malley and the City of Kirkwood, for outstanding, sustainable community tree stewardship and management.
Milea Estate Vineyard's Hudson Valley Vineyards launched ultra-premium, sustainably certified sparkling wines, including the award-winning Right Bank Blanc de Blanc.
The 2025 Great New York State Fair hosted nearly a million visitors, showcasing New York agriculture, record youth engagement, 41 concerts, and high digital and transportation growth.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has selected 17 members to the WisGO Team to receive training and serve as key advocates and spokespersons for Wisconsin agriculture.
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom will host a free virtual author visit with Peggy Thomas on November 5, 2025, to kick off its 2026 essay contest on the importance of soil in Wisconsin.
MSU Extension, PSEP, and MDARD will host 28 Core Review Sessions and testing opportunities across Michigan from November 2025 through May 2026, offering pesticide training and RUP recertification...
The Nebraska Precision Agriculture Conference will focus on essential tools, data use, and technology integration to help producers, students, and educators strengthen skills and improve...
This article explains how to manage pastures affected by fall armyworms and provides essential tips to reduce hay storage losses during winter for better feed quality and farm efficiency.
Ohio’s annual study finds corn and soybean storage costs at record levels in 2024, driven by higher commercial storage fees and rising interest rates that doubled total costs since 2020.
Kansas launches a cost share program to help feedlots and dairies install efficient livestock watering systems, promoting conservation, sustainability, and innovation across the state’s...
The VINO Vintage Market returns November 2 at the Wood County Fairgrounds with 10 Ohio wineries, 90 vintage-inspired vendors, live music, and festive shopping opportunities for holiday gifts and...
Youth exhibitors across Kansas displayed excellence in livestock competitions at the 93rd Kansas Junior Livestock Show, earning cash awards, scholarships, and recognition for their dedication,...
Iowa’s 2023 horticulture food crops survey shows strong post-pandemic growth, diverse specialty crop production, and $66.5 million in economic output, highlighting expansion potential under...
The U.S. Department of Education awards over $950,000 to North Dakota schools and universities to enhance Native American education programs and develop future teachers and leaders in local...
Senator John Hoeven urges Congress to pass a clean resolution to reopen the government, resume bipartisan work, and provide vital assistance to U.S. farmers affected by trade challenges with China.
I-29 Moo University will host three free noon webinars in October 2025 on forages, robotic milking preparation for heifers, and how early life bovine respiratory disease affects animal performance...
Fall herbicide treatments help control tough perennial weeds by targeting their roots. Using the right products ensures effective, long-lasting lawn health and better turf management.
The Mesonet at SDState expands a network of weather stations across South Dakota, improving data accuracy for forecasts, flood warnings, and agricultural management to protect lives and...
Minnesota soybean producers face tough financial pressure from trade disruptions and transport issues as a proposed federal bailout offers temporary relief but raises questions about long term...
The Indiana Organic Network connects Purdue researchers and local farmers to promote organic agriculture, foster collaboration, and strengthen Indiana’s organic community through shared...
Minnesota farmers will receive major funding through the climate smart food system initiative to promote sustainable practices, reduce emissions, and enhance soil health for a more resilient...
Purdue’s Indiana AgrAbility Project will host an Oct. 16 assistive technology expo at Huntington University to highlight innovative tools that help farmers with disabilities work safely and...
Illinois alumnus Omar Yaghi received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering metal-organic frameworks, highlighting his lasting impact on global science and the University of Illinois...
Andrew Turner of Cornell Cooperative Extension was appointed Chair of Northeast Extension Directors (NEED) to lead regional collaborations on food systems, youth development, and community...