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Study Finds Soybean Yields Resilient Following Late Rye Termination

By Janelle Atyeo posted on December 20, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

A cover crop of quick growing cereal rye can keep the soil in place over winter’s brown and blowing days. Its long roots soak up excess spring rains, and its straw helps block weeds.

USDA Announces Two Prominent Speakers for the 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum

December 12, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,” scheduled for February 27-28, 2025.

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Regional Food Systems Show Promise in Latest Agricultural Census

December 6, 2024

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has promoted the sale of foods locally for over two decades via business and community investments made by Value-Added Producer Grants, Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Grants, and most recently Regional Food System Partnership grants.

Kelly Loeffler Expected as Trump's Pick for Secretary of Agriculture

November 22, 2024

If her nomination is confirmed, it will be a key position, as Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy has threatened to crack down on unhealthy food – which is making many in the agricultural industry nervous about government overreach.

Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

By John Dobberstein posted on November 3, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Researchers at the University of Illinois conducted a thorough review of federal data to analyze how inflationary pressures are affecting the reach of USDA’s conservation assistance to farmers. Read on to see what they found.

Long-Term Studies Indicate ‘The More the Merrier’ in Crop Rotations

Studies spanning 60-years of data show farms are more resilient to the vagaries of markets, policy meddling and weather with more diverse crop rotations.

By Dan Crummett posted on October 27, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

A recent report from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has some interesting insights on the benefits of crop rotations, but researchers caution the “long view” is needed to fully capitalize on such improvements.

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Penn State Researchers Earn Funding for Sustainable Weed and Insect Management

October 16, 2024

In a press release Oct. 11 from Penn State Extension, they announced three Penn State research teams have received awards totaling $1.78 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Thinking About Reducing Tillage in the Spring? Start Preparing in the Fall

October 15, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University

Reducing tillage has been one of the most common recommendations made to improve soil health over time and reduce erosion risk. However, this broad-brush suggestion is no easy feat.

USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 7, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Crop Protection

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.

Free App Helps Farmers Predict, Prevent Tar Spot in Corn

By Nicole Miller posted on August 4, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: UW-Madison Grow Magazine

Tar spot has been causing problems in Mexico since the 1910s, but has recently shown up in Midwestern states.

Ponds, Panels, Pollinators: No-Till Innovator Takes Conservation to Next Level

On this edition of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by CultivAce, No-Till Farmer’s Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, Ray McCormick, showcases how he’s taking conservation ag to the next level in Vincennes, Ind., with ponds, solar panels, duck hunting and more.

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Study Finds Soybean Yields Resilient Following Late Rye Termination

USDA Announces Two Prominent Speakers for the 2025 Agricultural Outlook Forum

Regional Food Systems Show Promise in Latest Agricultural Census

Kelly Loeffler Expected as Trump's Pick for Secretary of Agriculture

Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

Long-Term Studies Indicate ‘The More the Merrier’ in Crop Rotations

Penn State Researchers Earn Funding for Sustainable Weed and Insect Management

Thinking About Reducing Tillage in the Spring? Start Preparing in the Fall

USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

Free App Helps Farmers Predict, Prevent Tar Spot in Corn

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