Fresh Produce Exports Increase Modestly in 2021
U.S. exports of fresh fruits and vegetables increased slightly over the last year according to government trade data.
WOTUS Gets an Update, Focuses on Clarity and Durability
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published a rule in the Federal Register Tuesday with…
Bayer, Amazon and Bushel Announce Partnership to Measure Supply Chain Carbon Emissions
A new, partner-driven initiative has launched to measure digital carbon footprints to create a more sustainable supply chain.
Kansas State Researchers Seek to Prevent Spread of African Swine Fever Virus
As the threat of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) looms on the mind of any pork producer, Kansas State researchers are going to task on determining early discovery and methods of outbreak prevention before the disease can enter the U.S.
U.S. Grocers Say 5-Year Produce Outlook Hopeful
A recent survey from the National Grocers Association found that two-thirds of U.S. independent grocers report are feeling “more hopeful” or “the same” regarding business outlook through the next five years.
Soil Erosion Rates Decline From Increased Farmer Conservation Efforts
A study via the USDA-National Resources Inventory (NRI) reports that whole-field erosion rates have declined by 35% between 1982 and 2017, largely due to increased conservation efforts from farmers across the U.S.
USDA Announces $633 Million Investment in Rural Communities
USDA announced this past Friday a $633 million investment to reduce the impacts of climate change on rural communities. With…
Some Farmers Are Using Poultry Manure As A Possible Alternative to Synthetic Fertilizer
In the past year, as nearly every input cost – especially fertilizers — have more than doubled in cost, Iowa…
5 Nitrogen Fertilizer Strategies for 2022
As Nitrogen prices continue to surge, getting the most out of every dollar tops the mind of every grower. As…
Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Fertilizer Additives
With sky-high fertilizer costs impacting farmers across the country, many are wondering how to get the most out of every…