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DAILY Discussion. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered NIMAXXA bionematicide, the only triple-strain bionematicide seed treatment for season-long nematode protection in soybeans and corn, according to its manufacturer, UPL Corp. NIMAXXA, which will be available to treat soybeans for the 2025 season, is effective against the most damaging nematodes, including soybean cyst ...
Boozman urges Congress to bolster safety nets for 2025 farming
Dec 3, 2024 · Boozman shared staggering statistics, highlighting projected losses exceeding $29 billion for row crop farmers nationwide by the end of 2024. This includes an estimated $11 billion for corn growers, $5.7 billion for soybean producers, and $5 billion for wheat farmers.
List of national days in agriculture - AGDAILY
Jan 11, 2023 · March 21: National Ag Day #NationalAgDay was started in 1973 as a way to increase public awareness of agriculture’s role in society. American agriculture runs deep in our communities, and nearly every product we tough involves a farmer.
Did Joel Salatin accept a USDA role? Not so fast | AGDAILY
Dec 2, 2024 · Joel Salatin, the self-proclaimed “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer,” has used a recent podcast episode to categorically deny rumors that he might be taking a role within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
USDA forecast shows tough year ahead for farms - AGDAILY
Dec 4, 2024 · The projected net farm income for 2024 is $140.7 billion, a 4.1 percent decrease from 2023 and 22.6 percent below the peak of $181.9 billion in 2022.
Syngenta adds Generative AI features to Cropwise platform
Sep 30, 2024 · Image courtesy of Syngenta. Key features of Cropwise AI include: Seeds recommendation and placement: providing insights on seed products and utilizing advanced predictive machine learning algorithms to deliver tailored seed recommendations. Predictive modeling: Leveraging machine learning algorithms to forecast crop growth, yield potential, and risk factors based on real-time and historical data.
10 of the most iconic farming quotes in history | AGDAILY
Sep 6, 2019 · 2. “No race can prosper until it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.” — Booker T. Washington. We have to recognize that everyone serves an important role in society.
11 of the best agriculture trade shows in the U.S. - AGDAILY
Feb 1, 2023 · Image courtesy of NCGA Commodity Classic. Orlando, Florida When: March Cost: Varies into the hundreds Average Attendance: 7,500. A combination of inspiring speakers, an impressive trade show, top-notch entertainment, nationally recognized agricultural thought leaders, and educational sessions — Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural ...
Farmer sentiment after elections highest since May 2021
Dec 3, 2024 · DAILY Discussion. Farmer sentiment jumped again in November, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbing 30 points to a reading of 145. This marked the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices increased in November.
USDA mandates EID tags for interstate cattle movement
Apr 29, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued its definitive traceability regulation, mandating the use of electronic ID tags for specific interstate movements of cattle and bison.