Agricultural & Technology News

Upcoming USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Center Programs Offer In-Person, Hands-On Training and Technical Assistance for Producers and Processors

Producers, feeders, and other stakeholders who want a better understanding of factors that contribute to the market value of cattle, and how these factors can inform marketing and production decisions, can join us at three upcoming in-person events at the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTC). These events will help producers learn how they can improve their return on investments in their herds and are open to the public.

Industry Partners’ Role in School Meals is Crucial

On January 15-16, 2023, I attended the School Nutrition Industry Conference in San Diego. There, I met with many of our food industry partners that deliver food to school districts across the country. Food industry partners play a crucial role in producing, procuring and delivering food for our school meal programs. Despite the challenges that industry and school food service operators have encountered over the past few years, we are grateful for everything they do to deliver food and serve nutritious meals to tens of millions of children every day.

Southern States Cooperative at 100: A Story a Century in the Making

As this Richmond, VA-based cooperative celebrates its centennial, the company is honoring the past, enjoying the present, and planning for the future. The post Southern States Cooperative at 100: A Story a Century in the Making appeared first on CropLife.

Remote Sensing Helps Explain How Farmers Can Track and Tackle Droughts in Iowa

Driven by the desire to help preserve the planet, EOS Data Analytics takes a look at the ways farmers mitigate the effects of prolonged droughts on corn crops. The post Remote Sensing Helps Explain How Farmers Can Track and Tackle Droughts in Iowa appeared first on CropLife.

Potassium and Potatoes: Understanding Fertilizer Crop Interactions

The timing of fertilizer application impacts chloride uptake by the crop. The post Potassium and Potatoes: Understanding Fertilizer Crop Interactions appeared first on CropLife.

Effectively Managing Tar Spot in Corn

Ag retailers and their grower-customers should be on the lookout for this potentially devastating disease in 2023. The post Effectively Managing Tar Spot in Corn appeared first on CropLife.