2024 Idaho Association of Plant Protection Annual Meeting
The 2024 Idaho Association of Plant Protection (IAPP) annual meeting will be held November 6-7, 2024 at the Herrett Center at the College of Southern…
Reinke Unveils First Precision Series of Center Pivot Systems
Reinke Manufacturing has unveiled E3™, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring…
Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 as Income Expectations Weaken
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016 in September….
USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Support Farmers, Deliver Nutrition Assistance, and Bolster Rural Economies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods…
USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially…
Carrot Industry Convenes in North Carolina
International Carrot Conference Representing 10 countries, nearly 100 members of the carrot industry converged in Raleigh, North Carolina, this summer for the 41st International Carrot…
Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016…
Soil Nematode Sampling in Vegetable Crops
Soil nematodes can be detected and identified through soil testing. Periodic soil sampling can be used to monitor soil nematodes over time. Accurate nematode identification…
Study Shows Health Benefits of Baby Carrots
A recent study found that eating baby carrots three times a week can increase carotenoid levels in the skin of young adults. Carotenoids are key…
Understanding Irrigation Choices: Dealing with Droughts, Water Rights and Agricultural Investment
By Molly Sears, Assistant Professor, Michigan State University Drought is a major source of production risk in agriculture across the United States. Dry conditions can…
