Farmer Sentiment Plummets as Production Costs Skyrocket
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points in May to a reading of 99. Agricultural producers’…
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Bayer Makes $160 Million Commitment to Zero Hunger Pledge
Pledge commitment to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 for regions within Asia, Africa and Latin AmericaPledge includes large commitment of vegetable and rice seeds which…
Observation of Memorial Day
Originally called Decoration day, Memorial Day takes place on the last Monday in the Month of May each year at 3:00 p.m. local time. The…
Researcher Finds Fighting White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Benefits Agriculture
Forget Batman, the Bat is Agriculture’s Unsung Hero For years, bats have gotten a bad rap as the creepy creatures lurking in the dark. But…
T-L Irrigation Introduces Pivot Options
T-L Irrigation Co. has introduced a gooseneck cradle corner system attachment option and a simplified auto-reverse system to add stability and durability to two pivot…
USDA to Begin $6 Billion Relief Effort to Offset 2020 and 2021 Crop Losses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced May 16 that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will…
Sakata Seed America Expands in Mexico
Sakata Seed America is continuing its infrastructure expansion with the purchase of 35 acres of land in Culiacan, Mexico. Sakata Seed has been leasing the…
Russians Locked Out of Plundered Deere Equipment; Stealing Grain
Russian troops occupying the Ukrainian city of Melitopol plundered nearly $5 million of farm vehicles from a John Deere dealership. According to a CNN report,…
Why Agribusiness is Targeted by Hackers; Measures to Take for Defense
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a notification warning agricultural cooperatives about a notable increase in ransomware attacks during the critical seasons of planting and…
Smart Irrigation Practices Make Drip Systems More Efficient
By Brad Klepac, Kurita Senior Market Development Leader Agricultural irrigation accounts for over 80% of the nation’s water usage. Growers using drip irrigation systems are on the…
