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The Mosaic Company Reports on Global Operations in Phosphate and Potash Crop Nutrients

The Mosaic Company Reports on Global Operations in Phosphate and Potash Crop Nutrients

The Mosaic Company Reports on Global Operations in Phosphate and Potash Crop Nutrients
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John Deere Launches Data Analytics Development Program to Address Global Food and Infrastructure Needs

John Deere Launches Data Analytics Development Program to Address Global Food and Infrastructure Needs

John Deere Launches Data Analytics Development Program to Address Global Food and Infrastructure Needs
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USDA Awards $5 Million to American Farmland Trust for Nationwide Soil Health Research Expansion

USDA Awards $5 Million to American Farmland Trust for Nationwide Soil Health Research Expansion

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has granted nearly $5 million over five years to American Farmland Trust (AFT) through its Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Trials program. This funding aims to broaden research into soil health practices and establish a national network to evaluate biochar and its potential agricultural benefits. The initiative will create a coordinated Soil Health Management Systems (SHMS) Network, involving 35 demonstration farms across 14 states and over 20 partner organizations. Researchers will assess biochar applications alongside other soil improvement methods like cover crops, reduced tillage, compost, manure management, agroforestry, diversified rotations, and livestock integration. The trials will encompass various production systems, including vegetables, potatoes, peanuts, cotton, corn, soybeans, wheat, almonds, dairy, and forage crops, with a specific focus on areas facing water limitations and soil disturbance. Ne...
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Drought Conditions Intensify Pressure on U.S. Cattle Producers Amidst Herd Rebuilding Efforts

Drought Conditions Intensify Pressure on U.S. Cattle Producers Amidst Herd Rebuilding Efforts

Drought conditions across the western U.S. are severely impacting cattle producers, making it difficult to maintain pastures and rebuild the nation’s cattle herd. Meteorologist Matt Makens reports that some areas are experiencing their worst drought in over a century, with parts of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains facing conditions worse than any recorded since 1895. This prolonged drought leads to limited hay supplies and increased operating costs for cattle operations. While an El Niño weather pattern could bring much-needed rain, its effects on drought relief typically take months to materialize, usually from November through April, and even a strong El Niño may not fully alleviate the severe conditions. Louisiana ranchers are also grappling with similar challenges, including dry pastures and rising fuel costs, adding further pressure to their operations.
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Kentucky State University Students Develop Innovative Solutions for Farmers' Rising Costs

Kentucky State University Students Develop Innovative Solutions for Farmers' Rising Costs

Students from Kentucky State University participated in the Global Agribusiness Case Study Competition, focusing on developing strategic solutions to help farmers manage rising input costs and maintain profitability. Two teams from the university presented their proposals at the 84th Professional Agricultural Workers Conference. One team, comprising undergraduates Aiden Burrows, Zora Cheatham, and Tadan Ferguson, proposed the 'RoundTrip Agri-Logistics Model,' a farmer-owned transportation business designed to share expenses by coordinating outgoing product deliveries with incoming supply returns. Another team, consisting of graduate student Akanksha Gautam and undergraduate Anthony Ng’andwe, introduced 'FarmLoop,' which combines resource sharing with a gradual transition to regenerative farming practices to lower costs and reduce financial risks. In addition to the competition, 15 undergraduate and graduate students from Kentucky State University attended the conference, presenting research and networking ...
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Scoular and Grupo Trimex Expand Regenerative Agriculture Project to 35,000 Acres in U.S.

Scoular and Grupo Trimex Expand Regenerative Agriculture Project to 35,000 Acres in U.S.

Scoular and Grupo Trimex Expand Regenerative Agriculture Project to 35,000 Acres in U.S.
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National Wheat Foundation Announces 24 National Winners in 2026 Yield Contest

National Wheat Foundation Announces 24 National Winners in 2026 Yield Contest

The National Wheat Foundation has revealed the 24 national winners of its 2026 National Wheat Yield Contest, representing 10 states. These winners achieved an average yield of 146.4 bushels per acre. Anne Osborne, Executive Director at the National Wheat Foundation, highlighted that the contest evaluates not only yield but also quality, with top quality awards to be announced later. Montana and Washington each had four national winners. In addition to the national accolades, the contest recognized four winners in a pilot digital yield category and 71 state winners from 22 states, who averaged nearly 135 bushels per acre in traditional categories. The winners will be honored at the Commodity Classic on March 2nd in New Orleans.
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USDA Commits Over $382 Million to Strengthen U.S. Beef Industry Amid Low Cattle Levels

USDA Commits Over $382 Million to Strengthen U.S. Beef Industry Amid Low Cattle Levels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under the leadership of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, has announced a commitment of over $382 million to programs designed to bolster the nation’s struggling beef industry. This significant investment addresses two primary challenges faced by cattle producers: limited meat processing options and the costs associated with maintaining productive grazing land. Vice President JD Vance also shared in these announcements. With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, this funding is part of a broader federal initiative to support ranchers, enhance grazing conditions, and increase meat processing capacity. Specifically, $57.4 million will fund 147 independent meat processing grants through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, aiming to increase processing capacity and provide more options for producers. The remaining $325 million will support conservation projects via the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, focusing on improvem...
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AgriCart Launches Online Marketplace to Streamline Purchasing for Agricultural Businesses

AgriCart Launches Online Marketplace to Streamline Purchasing for Agricultural Businesses

AgriCart Launches Online Marketplace to Streamline Purchasing for Agricultural Businesses
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MSU Plant Biologist Thelma Madzima Engineers Drought-Resistant Crops to Combat Climate Change Impacts

MSU Plant Biologist Thelma Madzima Engineers Drought-Resistant Crops to Combat Climate Change Impacts

Thelma Madzima, an MSU 1855 professor of Plant Biology, is leading research to engineer crops that can withstand drought, heat, and extreme weather conditions. Her work focuses on epigenetics, the process by which cells can switch genes on or off without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Madzima's team studies how plants adapt to stressors like drought and heat by changing gene expression, allowing them to survive and produce seeds. They examine resilient plants like sorghum and maize, which has a unique genome with transposable elements that create mutants, providing a rich source for studying gene pathways related to stress resistance. The research involves growing plants in controlled growth chambers, greenhouses, and field settings to observe their responses to various environmental conditions.
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Agricultural Trailer Market Projected to Reach $44.70 Billion by 2032 Amidst Mechanization Trends

Agricultural Trailer Market Projected to Reach $44.70 Billion by 2032 Amidst Mechanization Trends

Agricultural Trailer Market Projected to Reach $44.70 Billion by 2032 Amidst Mechanization Trends
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Asia-Pacific Nations Collaborate to Combat Agricultural Deforestation

Asia-Pacific Nations Collaborate to Combat Agricultural Deforestation

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region are intensifying their collaborative efforts to decouple agricultural value chains from deforestation. The region, which accounts for over half of global agricultural output and 23% of worldwide deforestation (2.5 million hectares annually), faces a paradox where its economic system, heavily reliant on forests, also drives their decline. Approximately 86% of deforestation in the region is linked to unsustainable agricultural expansion for commodities such as oil palm, natural rubber, coffee, and cattle meat, with half of this commodity-driven deforestation tied to exports. In response, over 120 representatives from governments, industry associations, civil society, and smallholder organizations from 10 Asia-Pacific countries have developed a shared 'Asia-Pacific Roadmap on Decoupling Agricultural Value Chains from Deforestation.' This roadmap outlines six key action areas, including strengthening land governance, scaling sustainable agricultural production models, i...