Two researchers at Purdue University say a partnership with NASA could help farmers learn more about crop stress. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor of botany and plant pathology, says a four-year experiment growing tomatoes in a growth chamber on board the International Space Station has helped the group study adaptability. “There is a hormone called salicylic acid…… Continue Reading
‘The Road’ Episode 2 Preview: Two Favorites, New Bottom Two
The format is a little different this week. Here’s what we know. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ag economists sound the alarm on delayed farm relief payments
A pair of ag economists at Ohio State University say farmers need emergency assistance sooner rather than later. Ian Sheldon says the proposed $10 to $15 billion in economic relief may not be enough. “That nowhere near matches what was handed out back in 2018 and 2019 when we hit $24 to $25 billion,” he…… Continue Reading
Who Is Bryan Andrews? Meet the Viral Left-Leaning Country Singer
Andrews’ ‘The Older I Get’ advocates for fair wages for workers, condemns ICE and demands the release of the Epstein list. And now, the song’s going viral. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers elevate ag labor shortage crisis through national Grow It Here initiative
A new national coalition says it plans to amplify the impacts of ag labor shortages and the need for long-term farm workforce solutions. Brandon Raso is a fourth-generation blueberry grower from New Jersey. “We’re all in different commodities,” he says. “We’re all in different states for the most part, and this problem echoes and radiates…… Continue Reading
Trade analysis: China can meet soybean needs without U.S.
A recent trade analysis from North Dakota State University confirms China can get by without purchasing U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Sandro Steinbach, the director of the Center for Ag Policy and Trade Studies at NDSU, says China must be willing to pay the price, absorbing some price premiums. “The current Chinese soybean…… Continue Reading
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MO harvest wrap-up: drought slows soybeans, but results meet expectations
A farmer in north-central Missouri says harvest has finally wrapped up. Meagan Kaiser, who farms in Carroll County, says yields are similar to last year. “We honestly thought soybean yields would be better, but we had a lot of drought in August. That really set us back. We had good pod set, but they just…… Continue Reading
Annie Bosko Says Jelly Roll Is Helping Women in Country
Annie Bosko paints a stark picture of country music’s gender gap, where female voices struggle to be heard amidst the male-dominated scene. Here’s how Jelly Roll is helping. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy sales end week higher
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 at $1.7775. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7325 to $1.7775. Cheese barrels were up $0.0150 at $1.77. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.04 at…… Continue Reading
