Breakthrough Discovery Opens New Doors in SCN Management
Waukesha, Wis. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Researchers have made a major discovery in the fight against soybean cyst nematode (SCN). They took a relatively uncharted path and focused on the genetics of the parasitic roundworms. Extensive genetic sequencing
World Record Holder Beats Previous Yield With New Pioneer® Brand Z-Series Soybeans
JOHNSTON, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2024 — Following the launch of Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans earlier this year, Alex Harrell of Leesburg, Georgia, set a new world record of 218.2856 bu/A with Z-Series variety P49Z02E™. Verified by the University of Georgia
Minnesota Farmers Union Full Board Opposes Project 2025 Proposals
ST. PAUL – Members of Minnesota Farmers Union’s (MFU) full board voted to oppose the Project 2025 proposals for farm programsand rural America at their Aug. 17 meeting. Project 2025 calls for several changes to federal agricultural
South Dakota and National Ag Organizations Support Rounds’ Legislation to Reform Livestock Program
MITCHELL – Several agriculture stakeholders in South Dakota and across the nation are showing support for legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) which offers producers fairer market prices for livestock disaster assistance programs.
PLC Highlights USDA Study Showing the Value of Livestock Grazing
WASHINGTON (August 21, 2024) – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has once again confirmed the value of livestock grazing as a tool to protect western rangelands from devastating wildfire. The Public Lands Council
Amy France Elected National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman During Annual August Board Meeting
LUBBOCK, TX (August 21, 2024)—The National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected Amy France of Scott City, Kansas, as chairwoman at the board’s annual August board and budget meeting. “It is a true honor to serve as
Supporting Counselors and the Agricultural Workforce
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Aug. 21, 2024 — School counselors wear many hats and are often stretched thin. This is especially true for rural school counselors, who often serve multiple schools or districts and have limited time for
CattleCon 2025 Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for CattleCon 2025, which is in San Antonio, Texas, February 4-6. This annual event is where the beef industry meets to conduct business, attend educational sessions, experience engaging speakers, and enjoy family fun.
TFI Announced 2024 4R Advocates
The Fertilizer Institute has announced the selection of two agricultural retailers and their partnering farmers as the 2024 4R Advocates. These four individuals are being recognized for their exceptional commitment to implementing fertilizer management practices based on
American Ag Groups Call on Canadian Officials to Head off Strike
Groups like the National Corn Growers Association urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resolve a dispute between Canada’s railway executives and union leaders that could lead to a strike. A work stoppage there could interrupt rail