Agriculture
Female growers to be recognized in 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer
The USDA is releasing how it plans to celebrate, support and promote female growers through the 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer. The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of... more »
New tech geared to help with crop input, farm management
Ag Assistant, a new AI-powered agronomic engine, was launched and it is designed to assist growers with crop input and farm management. "Ag Assistant is the result of extensive data collection and analysis," said Jason... more »
New John Deere utility vehicles to aid efficiencies
Equipment manufacturer John Deere has released two utility vehicles that are designed to improve grower efficiencies. The new Gator XUV 845 and Gator XUV 875 utility vehicles are designed to boost productivity for farmers and... more »
American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute hires new director
The American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute (ASPMI) has hired Jeff Smutny as executive director. Smutny was the global director of marketing and regulatory affairs at the American Pecan Council. He also worked in various roles... more »
Precision ag open house scheduled
An open house for growers to learn more about the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements and other technologies is scheduled. The Washington State University (WSU) Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS)... more »
Penn State Extension offers webinar to assist stressed farmers
Penn State Extension will host a webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m on Aug. 6, 2024, which is designed to help attendees recognize signs of stress and provide effective support to farmers. The webinar,... more »
Report: 4th of July summer cookout cost hits record high
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American... more »
NCAE applauds rejection of Chevron Doctrine
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has been met with enthusiastic approval by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE). The ruling,... more »
USDA reports 2024 corn acreage down, soybean acreage up
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced a 3% decrease in corn planted acreage and a 3% increase in soybean planted acreage for 2024. The Acreage report revealed 91.5 million acres of corn planted,... more »
Land transition webinar available
A webinar designed to help growers transition land and businesses to the next generation is being made available by Penn State Extension. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started is a virtual on-demand recorded... more »
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