Farm News

Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program Accepting Applications

Thursday, October 24

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The 2025 Taiwan Agricultural Youth Exchange Program is currently accepting applications from Kansas State University undergraduate students who are interested in agriculture and would like to represent Kansas in a week-long international exchange program in Taiwan... Read More.

USDA issuing over $2 billion in payments for conservation and safety-net programs

Thursday, October 24

USDA’s Farm Service Agency will distribute more than $1.7 billion through its conservation reserve program (CRP). Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs John Burge tells Brownfield… “It offers opportunity for producers to not only get some land out of production that may not be as... Read More.

Kansas to receive $9 million for drought mitigation projects

Thursday, October 24

Kansas is receiving $9 million from the federal government to enhance a pair of drought mitigation projects. Gov. Laura Kelly says $7 million will support a state project to divert water from the Little Arkansas River into the Kansas Equus Beds Aquifer. The remaining... Read More.

Seed production a year-round endeavor

Thursday, October 24

Seed companies work year-round to ensure adequate supplies for farmers. Bayer Crop Science unit lead Tyler Reiner oversees the safety, quality, and production of Bayer’s commercial soybean processing facility near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. “So it would be planning for what we we’re going to... Read More.

Farmers encouraged to wait for anhydrous applications

Thursday, October 24

An agronomist is encouraging farmers to hold off on fall anhydrous ammonia applications. Ryan Gentle, Illinois agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, says warm and dry conditions aren’t conducive to fertilizer applications. “We’re way too warm yet to be thinking about putting on fall anhydrous.” ... Read More.

USDA funded research aimed at eradicating two common stored grain pests

Thursday, October 24

Some new research is aiming to limit the spread of stored grain pests. Recently, the USDA awarded a grant to fund research to stop the larger grain borer and khapra beetle, two insects with the potential to destroy stored grain. On this week’s episode,... Read More.

Compeer Financial: What’s Next for the Swine Industry

Thursday, October 24

The swine industry may be facing significant challenges, such as financial difficulties, labor and regulation problems, and visa renewal issues, but farmers are moving forward. In this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast, Swine Lending Specialist Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial explains the financial... Read More.

Strong week for U.S. corn, soybean export sales

Thursday, October 24

Last week was a big week for U.S. corn and soybean export sales. The USDA says sales of both corn and soybeans were up sharply on the week and considerably larger than average, driven by seasonal supply trends and a decline in price. Mexico... Read More.

Cattle producers encouraged to feed corn stalks

Thursday, October 24

A beef specialist says the fall drought has cattle producers looking for grazing alternatives to pasture. Travis Meteer, with the University of Illinois Extension, says producers can turn to corn stalks. “To graze what’s left of the corn, and mainly the husk, and maybe... Read More.

Giving the gift of the blue jacket

Thursday, October 24

Donors have helped provide more than 18,000 blue jackets to FFA members in need through the National FFA Organization’s Give the Gift of Blue program. President of the Catawba Ridge FFA chapter in South Carolina Giana Hilts is one of those recipients. “To get that fully paid for... Read More.

Livestock economist says lack of data adds uncertainty in the cattle industry

Thursday, October 24

January is the soonest the cattle industry will have an up-to-date estimate of its total inventory. Livestock economist Scott Brown says the lack of data creates a lot of uncertainty, and one place experts are looking for more information is the monthly beef cow... Read More.

FFA members are living to serve this week

Thursday, October 24

Thousands of FFA members are volunteering at 27 different locations throughout the Indianapolis area during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Logan Everett coordinates the program and hopes students take advantage of serving in their local communities. “We want to provide them with the... Read More.