The World’s First Seedless Blackberry
Pairwise, a company specializing in genetics-based innovations for food and agriculture, has developed the world’s first seedless blackberry. Interested Engineering Dot Com says blackberries are helpful with regards to boosting bodily functions and improving digestion and sugar
Get the Most Out of Late-Planted Corn and Soybean Crops
WESTFIELD, Ind. (June 6, 2024) – When wet weather slows planting, it’s easy for farmers to doubt the potential of their crops, says AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston. “I want them to take comfort knowing they can still grow
Award-Winning Journalist Lara Logan To Keynote R-Calf USA Convention
Deadwood, S.D., June 5, 2024 – Internationally recognized investigative journalist Lara Logan will give the keynote address “The Undeclared War on Food” at R-CALF USA’s 25th Anniversary National Convention and Trade Show on Friday, June 21. The event
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Iowa Dairy Herd
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in
TFI President Testifies on Phosphate and Potash
Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, gave testimony in the House of Representatives in support of phosphate and potash, two of three essential nutrients for ag productivity. The hearing before the House Subcommittee on
Young Farmers Testify on Challenges, Need for Farm Bill
America’s farmers and ranchers are counting on Congress to deliver a new, modernized farm bill. That was the message delivered by Kevin Lussier, Chair of Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers &Ranchers Committee. “The future of American dairy farming
Farmers Turning to More Soybeans
Many farmers are turning to soybean planting because of a better chance to make a profit this year. Heavy rainfall in many areas is closing the window of opportunity for corn planting. Reuters says the USDA forecast
Ag Tariffs, USMCA to Challenge Next President
Ag tariffs and trade wars will continue to challenge whoever’s in the White House next year. President Biden and former President Trump both hit China with big tariffs on national security grounds. Biden, most recently with $18
Michigan State Develops New Potato
A new genetically engineered potato developed by Michigan State University potato breeder Dave Douches has been granted an exemption from the biotechnology regulations placed on genetically-modified products. The Kal91.3 potato is bred from an MSU potato variety
NMPF Board Calls for Milk Pricing Fairness, Leads on H5N1 Response
ARLINGTON, VA – National Milk Producers Federation leadership expressed confidence that farmers would soon see a fairer federal system for milk pricing and highlighted dairy farmers’ robust response to the challenge of H5N1 influenza in dairy cattle at the