USDA gathers information

The Junior Livestock Association board met on December 16th, and decided as a whole to postpone the Market Beef tagging until March 13, 2021.

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Helping Southeast Asia animal nutritionists

The 3rd Southeast Asia Animal Nutrition Working Group brought together key industry professionals and technicians for a roundtable discussion..

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Build skills for better money management

Whether the past year has brought unplanned financial challenges or unexpected financial opportunities, now is a good time to make changes.

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Measuring quality of 2020 U.S. soy food beans

Participants of both the Northeast and Southeast Asia U.S. Buyers Outlook Conferences analyzed results from this year’s Quality of U.S. Soy Food Beans Survey.

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Improve profitability, sustainability of food

There is no off season on the farm. Winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge.

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Illinois residents value strategies to improve

Illinois residents value efforts to reduce watershed pollution, and they are willing to pay for environmental improvements.

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Untrustworthy hemp seed suppliers pose risk

The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is warning the public about predatory hemp seed vendors known to be currently active in the state.

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Modern tomatoes can’t get same soil microbe

Tomato plants are especially vulnerable to foliar diseases that can kill them or impact yield.

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2020 Michigan soybean on-farm research report

Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 13 different on-farm research projects.

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Gelbvieh Association awards commercial producer of the year

Loren Fischer of Nevada, Missouri, was honored as the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) 2020 Commercial Producer of the Year.

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Agricultural safety conference shares research

The Journal of Agromedicine has dedicated an issue to the 2020 North American Agricultural Safety Summit.

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Field crops webinar series starts February 2021

The Field Crops Webinar Series will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2021 growing season.

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Michigan food and farming systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum

Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021.

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Top eight U.S. Soybean Export Council moments of 2020

Six regional directors overlook eight regions. We asked them what stood out? What was noteworthy? What was a disappointment?

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USDA will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced January 4 that USDA will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for distribution.

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Dr. Glenn Wehner inducted into gelbvieh hall of fame

Dr. Glenn Wehner of Rocking GV Gelbvieh in Kirksville, Missouri, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame.

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Get growing with Purdue extension

Join Purdue Extension Educators for a live virtual series of programs in early 2021 that will address common topics in gardening.

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Biodiesel big in the big apple

As emergency services crews in New York City respond to residents in distress due to COVID-19, they rely on biodiesel.

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U.S. soy: the sustainability solution

Consumer demand for sustainability is a pressing consideration when sourcing soy.

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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation appoints new leaders

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently added two new board members and elected 2021 officers of the board.

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New MDARD emergency order

MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits.

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Use winter to plan for a fruit garden

Winter is a time for togetherness and rest before spring. It’s also a great time to look ahead and make plans for new garden ventures.

New MDARD emergency order

A new emergency rule filed extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response.

Survival paracord bracelets 101

A new statewide kit will be starting soon. The home kit will be mailed to your house, but you must register in order to receive a kit.

FAA issues much anticipated drone rules

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last month final rules for Unmanned Aircraft (UA), commonly known as drones.

SEGA Gelbvieh receives Breeder of the Year Award

On December 4, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) presented the 2020 Breeder of the Year award to SEGA Gelbvieh

Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hempitera: Pentatomidae), is an invasive insect native to Japan and Asia.

Russia now self-sufficient

USSEC recently attended the XXII International Pig Conference.

No-till on the Plains’ Annual Conference

Due to COVID-19 related restrictions in Wichita, the 25th Annual Winter Conference on January 26, 2021 has moved to a virtual format.

Increasing the abundance of samurai wasp

Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show early signs of success.

Fort Wayne Farm Show rescheduled for March

Tradexpos has rescheduled the 32nd annual Fort Wayne Farm Show from the original January dates to March 09, 10, and 11, 2021.

Significant revisions and bullish inventories

The USDA’s December Hogs and Pigs report places the Dec. 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs at 77.5 million head, down about 1.2% from last quarter.

Purdue University heritage skills classes

In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual Heritage Skills Classes.

Indiana horticulture sales reach $104.9 million

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties report.

North American International Livestock Exposition Show results announced

The Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show at the 2020 North American International Livestock Exposition took place on November 16.

Ohio horticulture sales reach $469 million in 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties report.

Michigan horticulture sales reach $695.4 million in 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties report.

First year partnership confirms global fanbase

The audience for The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), was double that of the previous year and saw exponential growth.

New ACES major prepares students

Students are learning how to create more sustainable systems across all of ACES’ areas of study.

2020 Michigan Soybean Association yield contest winners announced