A gardening course in Clay County teaches plant nutrition soil care and pest control through hands on sessions helping participants grow healthy vegetables and flowers across the growing season.
MDA adds new stations in East Central Minnesota improving access to accurate weather and soil data supporting better crop planning water use and sustainable agriculture across the state for...
Students from McKinley High School visited Cornell to explore plant science research gaining hands on experience and learning about future careers in agriculture and biotechnology through...
Farmers attending MU’s Field Day will gain expert knowledge on pest threats, including corn stunt disease, alongside new strategies for protecting corn and soybean production.
University of Missouri trials highlight southeastern Missouri wheat yields surpassing 100 bushels per acre, beating USDA forecasts and regional averages amid favorable growing conditions.
To protect livestock and pets, Pennsylvania has issued a biosecurity quarantine restricting animal movements from Texas and New Mexico following destructive New World Screwworm cases.
The Shapiro Administration invested $8.8 million to preserve 22 Pennsylvania farms, protecting 1,775 acres from development and pushing the state's 2026 total to 6,325 conserved acres.
Kentucky alfalfa diseases develop seasonally based on weather and field management, making preventative cultural practices more effective than uncertain chemical treatments.
Physoderma brown spot is a wet-weather corn disease caused by a residue-borne fungus that forms dark leaf spots but rarely reduces yields, making cultural management the best control.
Scout corn, alfalfa, and small grains for true armyworms through June, targeting young larvae and treating only when established economic thresholds are met to protect crop yields.
Professional Dairy Producers is hosting two Dairy Signal webinars this week featuring expert insights on improving cattle handling and current agricultural market trends.
Ascochyta leaf blight appears in lawns due to weather stress but causes temporary damage and quick recovery is possible with proper care, mowing practices, and improved weather conditions support...
North Dakota recovers nearly $38 million in federal funds to cover costs from Dakota Access Pipeline protests, easing financial burdens related to law enforcement, emergency...
Proper adjuvant selection helps soybean growers improve herbicide performance, reduce weed pressure, protect crops, and achieve more effective post-emergence weed control under...
Broiler University by Michigan State offers online poultry training covering production health and marketing helping beginners gain skills, confidence, and certification to build successful...
Recent wheat surveys in southeast Nebraska find leaf rust, Fusarium head blight, and limited sooty mold. Experts encourage monitoring fields as crops move closer to harvest.
Researchers are studying drone applications for wheat disease control and crop monitoring, generating practical information that may help farmers improve field management, crop health, and...
Wellington Implement is recognized for supporting farmers with equipment services and innovation while contributing to rural communities and strengthening agriculture through reliable solutions...
SDSU researchers are developing cyanobacteria-based fertilizers that naturally fix nitrogen, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers while supporting crop production, soil...
SDSU researchers develop live and killed vaccine candidates to fight avian metapneumovirus, a disease causing major poultry losses, offering new tools to protect chickens and turkeys.
Southeast Research Farm organizes a field day event providing farmers and learners opportunities to explore research, farming practices, gain knowledge, and interact with experts to improve...
Purdue specialist visits Iowa State agrivoltaics site reviewing solar crop systems, improved yields, and collaboration opportunities supporting innovative farming methods and research expansion...
New guide from 'The Nature Conservancy' supports advisors helping farmers adopt regenerative practices, increasing awareness, business benefits, and collaboration making agriculture more...
Du Quoin State Fair opens grandstand box office June 15 shares show lineup, ticket access options, and discounted wristbands urging visitors to prepare early for the August fair festivities season.
UW-Madison Extension will host a free July 15 field day at Red Door Family Farm, featuring soil health practices, cover crops, and hands-on demos; registration required.
Five UW–River Falls faculty received CAFES fellowships to advance dairy research in sustainability, herd health, economic resilience, and technology-driven farm management solutions.
NMPF farmers engage with lawmakers to address labor, trade, and animal health concerns while promoting policies to support dairy industry growth and stability.
Wheat plants can naturally reduce nitrogen losses by releasing compounds that slow soil microbes, offering farmers a sustainable way to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
A coalition warns that workforce cuts and delays in USDA research agencies may disrupt agricultural innovation and calls for congressional oversight to protect long-term research efforts.
Senators call for stronger USDA efforts to contain screwworm outbreak as new cases in Texas and New Mexico raise concern for livestock and agricultural stability.