Drought
Herds are showing growth in areas like the Northern Plains and some states in the Western U.S. where ranchers have seen more rainfall. However, for operations across the rest of the United States, that is not the case.
With just three weeks left until the current Farm Bill expires, people are getting antsy about the vital piece of farming legislation.
All eyes are back on Mississippi River water levels as harvest season gears up across the country.
Heat stress events can pose significant risks to cattle herds— ranging from decreased feed intake to reduced weight gain and potential heat-related health issues.
From tar spot and white mold to Soybean Cyst Nematodes—current weather patterns are making things tough of soybean producers when it comes to battling increasing crop disease pressure.
Satellite images show how the island’s agriculture is at risk
Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander Friday on Market Day Report about the current conditions in the Lone Star State, the impact of extreme temperatures on livestock, and steps local producers are taking to mitigate the heater and protect their herds.
Some experts predict we could even see a mild recession by the end of the year.
California AgNet introduces us to a fifth-generation grape and nut grower who took matters into her own hands to install an on-farm groundwater recharge basin.
Drought conditions are not picky when they hit. Researchers at BRANDT say despite a lack of rain, their crops are still growing.
The Minnesota senator, who represents a farming state, says current events across the U.S. highlight the need for attention to crop insurance.
A recent study in the journal Science warned this year’s El Nino could lead to $3 trillion in global economic loss and decimate ag production.
