Common stalk borer caused leaf and stalk damage in Minnesota corn fields. Edge-row infestations are severe, and Bt corn may not fully prevent larval feeding, affecting early-stage plants.

To satisfy your gardening passion as the weather cools, propagate houseplants using vegetative cuttings in water or sand/perlite now to create homemade holiday gifts.

The 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference will be held on November 7-8 in Aberdeen for producers and community members to network, learn about local food systems, and address challenges.

KLA’s annual convention in Manhattan provides Kansas cattle producers with updates on beef markets consumer trends and networking opportunities for industry growth.

Kansas farmers face delayed wheat planting due to rain and armyworm pressure. Strong soil moisture could aid stands, but late planting may reduce yields and require management adjustments.

Farmers and ranchers can get free legal and financial guidance in November through private one-on-one clinics to address farm planning, loans, and disaster support.

Nebraska research shows crop share leases generally provide higher landowner returns than cash rent, offering insight for farmers and landowners choosing leasing strategies.

Register for the free SDSPA Organic webinar on November 5 to learn about the opportunities and challenges of organic swine and lamb production, featuring expert Dr. Angela Jackson.

A Penn State study showed that a humic manure additive significantly reduced odor emissions from a swine farm, though results may vary with different additives and conditions.

Extreme drought, exacerbated by warming and elevated CO₂, could turn peatlands from vital carbon sinks into rapid carbon sources, potentially releasing centuries of stored carbon in months.

Lincoln University Extension held an Integrated Pest Management and Biostimulants field day at Millsap Farms for 45 participants, promoting sustainable, chemical-reduced farming.

Newborn calves need high-quality colostrum ("liquid gold") quickly, in the right quantity (4-6 quarts), and cleanly to transfer vital antibodies and ensure health.

The Wisconsin Pork Association and UW-Extension will host a Farrow to Wean Seminar on November 18 to teach swine producers strategies for boosting sow productivity and piglet survival.

Three Kentucky school districts received KDA Farm to School Stars recognition and funding for using a high percentage of local produce and proteins in school meals.

Brandon Gilles of Daviess County, a fifth-generation farmer and crop insurance VP, won the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award.

A recent summit brought US senators and officials together to discuss supporting ranchers, reducing foreign influence in beef markets, and strengthening the nation’s food security.

Cattle prices are at historic highs this fall, with steers, heifers, and bulls showing distinct values based on weight and sex, affecting producer management and market decisions.

Iowa Learning Farms hosts a free cover crop and grazing field day near Osage on Nov. 13, offering farmers practical tips for soil health, forage production, and livestock grazing strategies.

American farms of all sizes shape the nation’s agricultural success. Together, they protect food security, support families, and strengthen rural economies through unity and innovation.