Crops look good across the Midwest and Great Plains. But farmers still face tough economy

On the cusp of fall, Zac Soltvedt was optimistic about the crop, as he looked over a plot of corn on his family farm in Seymour, Wisconsin. “It's still nice and green yet — we haven't seen any fungus come in through here at all on this plot,” he...

Fruit exports poised to earn record revenue

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached US$1.4 billion in September, setting a historic monthly high on strong durian shipments and rising demand for processed products, customs statistics show. Export value in September rose 47.2...

FARMING INPUTS DEMAND HIGH – MASUPHA

by LENAOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025032 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 03 — Although sale of farming inputs (seeds and fertilisers) is running smoothly across the country, demand remains high and forces the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and...

Agri-King Invests in Students and Community Through Gift to SVCC Impact Program

This gift reflects Agri-King’s deep commitment to education, community, and building a strong local workforce for northwest Illinois. SVCC and Agri-King are also partnering to advance agricultural innovation, workforce development, and student...

Farm bill expiration leaves key ag and conservation programs in limbo

News Farm bill expiration leaves key ag and conservation programs in limbo A policy specialist says the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill jeopardizes crucial ag and nutrition programs that farmers and rural areas depend on. “We don’t need...

Farmers 'Weather It Together': A Unified Effort to Embrace Hope and Ask for Help During Tough Seasons

Newswise — A new farmer-led campaign has been launched to encourage South Australian farmers to collectively take care of themselves and each other during challenging seasons. Weather it Together is a campaign led by farmers – for farmers, acting...

Vegetables Found to Absorb Hidden Plastic Particles, Study Warns

Researchers in the U.K. have discovered that nanoplastics infiltrate plants during growth, embedding into edible parts and entering the human food chain. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A startling scientific breakthrough from the United Kingdom has...

Farmscaping for pest management

Insects are crucial players on every farm. They provide essential ecosystem services and are one of the biggest threats to crops. In recent years, insect populations have declined globally alongside a decline in diversity of insect species on and...

UC Davis develops wheat that makes its own fertilizer

Published 8:16 am Friday, October 3, 2025 Farmers could save billions of dollars using the University of California-Davis’ new wheat plants, which stimulate the production of their own fertilizer, a researcher says. The amount that fertilizer use...

Kent County (Del.) Farm Bureau holds annual meeting and banquet

The family of David Marvel Jr., center, was named Kent County (Delaware) Farm Bureau’s Farm Family of the Year for 2025. After the banquet Sept. 29, the family gathered with elected officials to pose for photos. (Photos courtesy Mikayla Paul)...

DiMuto and Intel partner up to power offline low-energy AI-enabled fruit quality control

AgriFood platform DiMuto is partnering up with Intel to supercharge its proprietary Product Quality Artificial Intelligence (PQAI) and DACKY hardware solutions. This new alliance aims to empower warehouses to run advanced AI-powered quality checks...

No-Till Innovator Exchanges Tips & Tricks with Farmers in Ukraine

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio Till Cover Crops, West Union, Iowa, No-Till Innovator Loran Steinlage shares what he’s learned from farmers in Ukraine. 2025 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow Michael Thompson checks...

Porba village: From daily wages to agri-entrepreneur

Kukhrusulu at her vegetable farm in Porba village under Phek district. Phek, October 3 (MExN): Kukhrusulu, a resident of Porba village in Phek district, has become a symbol of resilience and agricultural success, transforming her life from a daily...

Interview: Lebanese agriculture suffers 800-mln-USD war damage, faces climate threat -- minister

BEIRUT, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's agricultural sector is reeling from the combined pressures of the Israeli war, climate change, and drought, Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani said on Friday, estimating war-related damages alone at 800 million...

Young Ghanaian innovators design clean energy-powered agritech for smallholder farmers

Ten young Ghanaian agritech innovators are showcasing their newly improved, efficient, and clean energy-powered agritech as part of the United Nations University (UNU) - Institute of Natural Resources in Africa (INRA) Innovate for Clean...

Georgia Farmers Should Get $531M in Helene Aid But the Deal’s Not Done Yet

The wait continues for Georgia farmers who need more aid after Hurricane Helene, even as state and federal officials in other states announce agreements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper this...

State Fair of Va. honors Va.’s veteran farmers with recognition awards

From left, Michele Crone, Virginia Department of Veterans Services chief of staff, stands with Virginia Veteran Farmer Recognition Award winners Troy Brown; Joshua Clark and Ralph Morton; and Bill Osl, chairman of the State Fair of Virginia Youth...

Prices of most vegetables rise

A customer buys commodities at a shop at Palashi Kitchen Market in the capital on Friday. | Focus Bangla photo The prices of most vegetables and greens witnessed a fresh hike this week amid prolonged rain and a supply shortage due to the Durga...

Meals on Wheels to begin buying fresh produce from local farmers

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After more than half a century of service, Berkeley County Meals on Wheels is getting fresh. MOW announced this week they have begun buying fresh produce from local...

Low Mississippi River Water Levels Could Hurt Grain Prices At Harvest

Barge river traffic (prob. on Mississippi River near East St. Louis). (Photo by Steve Liss/Getty Images) Getty Images As October's harvest season reaches full swing, the Mississippi River Basin is heading toward a troubling situation that could...