TOP AG NEWS
New Perimeter-Based Approach Promises to Control Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles are a common crop pest throughout the Midwest.
Dought and Stripe Rust Challenge Kansas Winter Wheat
The USDA Crop Progress Report for the week ending May 5 ranked the Kansas winter wheat crop the worst in the nation.
Solar Leasing Rates Could Drive Up Farm Values
The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer indicates farmers are being offered more than $1,000 per by solar companies for leasing.
Confidence Dives as Farmers Brace for Weak Financial Outlook
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer fell 15 points in April. The reading of 99 is the weakest farmer sentiment since June 2022.
The EPA Proposes Ban on Pesticides Commonly Used in Fruit and Vegetable Production
The EPA proposes to ban almost all uses of acephate-based pesticides commonly used in fruit and vegetable production.
Texas Wildfires Costliest in State History
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists predict the Texas Panhandle wildfires resulted in $123 million in losses.
Cherry Growers Struggle to Overcome Changing Weather Patterns
Unprecedented weather events wreaked havoc on cherry farmers over the last few years.
Planting in the South Surges While Parts of Midwest Fall Behind
Overall corn planting fell to three percentage points behind the five-year average according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report at 36% planted.
Beef and Pork Exports Remained Strong in First Quarter
Data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) show that Pork and Beef exports remain strong from a diversified market base.
Container Ships Begin Operations in Port of Baltimore
The first container ship has made its way through the Port of Baltimore.