A native of Dothan, Alabama, Mayes feels a personal connection to her work — her hometown is known as the “peanut capital of the world,” and her father works in the peanut industry. “We get to meet ...

Global fertilizer markets are shifting into a downturn as rising input costs reduce affordability and weaken demand. A recent RaboResearch report notes that fertilizer prices climbed by nearly 15% ...

The agreements, supported by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and USDA, have already shown strong results. U.S. pork exports to Malaysia reached record levels of $24.5 million in 2024, ...

The Rural Partnerships Institute (RPI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, in partnership with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office (SCO) and Wisconet, is hosting a series ...

To help producers prepare in advance, the Extension Dunn County office is offering one complimentary forage sample test to the first six registered participants. Pre-registration is encouraged by ...

Nufarm Americas Inc. has received EPA registration for its latest insecticide products, Naxypro® and Naxypro® Plus. These new formulations utilize chlorantraniliprole, a proven molecule recognized for ...

A key part of the Act involves coordinating USDA organic research programs to prevent duplication and expand the reach of new findings. The bill increases funding for the Organic Research and ...

Over the past decade, soybean exports to China have played a major role in supporting farm income. Last year, US farmers sold more than $12 billion worth of soybeans to China. However, when trade ...

Instead of relying on long research trials, producers may soon test interventions virtually. By predicting outcomes before applying changes on-farm, the approach may help reduce methane emissions by ...

A coalition of U.S. Senators is urging federal leadership to make American farmers a top priority in international trade and financial decisions. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, joined by ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to use the state’s runoff risk advisory forecast before applying manure to ...

There are also nutrient and soil impacts to consider. Volunteer plants can help use available soil nitrogen and reduce losses through leaching. Most volunteer corn plants at the small-leaf stage have ...