…Russia-Ukraine conflict has the potential for keeping fertilizer prices high, in part due to disruptions in the movement of natural gas, a critical component of fertilizer production. Logistics have also…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…a wonderful meal not only for humans, but also for livestock. When comparing grains, oats are the highest in protein and many of the newer varieties contain up to 22…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…taken at Phillips Station highlighted the lack of significant precipitation over the past eight weeks. “For the survey today, we recorded a snow depth of 35 inches and a snow…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…can be a critical component of management. While biological options are predominately available as a preventative measure, combining appropriate materials can be effective in high-pressure situations. “We’ve seen in studies…
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
…the U.S. remains the largest walnut exporter. However, competition from other counties such as China and Chile has been increasing in recent years. The report highlights some areas where U.S….
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
…the growing regions in California and Arizona received about a quarter inch of rain in December. The rain was followed up by freezing temperatures in January, causing damage in head…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…year in 2014. “These record-breaking trade numbers demonstrate that U.S. agriculture is incredibly resilient as it continues to provide high-quality, cost-competitive farm and food products to customers around the globe…
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
…support healthy lactation. Protein is one of the costliest components in the diet of a high-performance dairy animal, and MUN gives an estimate of how effectively that protein is being…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…renewable electricity. Its high-tech farming practices use 95 percent less water and 97 percent less land while achieving more than 35 times the yield of conventional open-field farming. Listen to…
What You Need to Know About Egg Candling
…a small, powerful flashlight that shines up and through the shell of the egg. You can use either a small, basic flashlight or an expensive, high-end machine to do your…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…the temperatures warm up so if they’re getting the morning sun and early rays, that will get your bees out there earlier working a longer day,” Lewis noted. Communication between…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
…that the high prices feeding these outsized profits are explained by higher input costs, earnings data tell a different story,” Chairman Krishnamoorthi wrote. “I am deeply concerned that meat processing…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…a prolonged bloom period. However, if temperatures heat up, growers could see a rapid bloom season similar to the one that was seen a few years ago. Burkdoll noted that…