Tag: agriculture
Farm pest biocontrol developed in N.Y. sought nationwide
Using biocontrol nematodes as a non-chemical management practice could reduce damage by alfalfa snout beetle and other field crop and fruit pests.
Fertilizer application rules modified
Those who apply fertilizer on 50 or more acres now have the option to take an exam or attend a three-hour course to get the required certification.
How to prepare your calf barn for winter
Learn more about best practices to help calves regulate their temperature and conserve their energy while taking care to prevent disease.
Pa. Dairy Summit, Dec. 21-22
The 2018 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit highlights a well-diverse program for dairy farmers. This year's Dairy Summit is Feb. 21 and 22.
Syngenta obtains gene-editing technology
Syngenta has attained a non-exclusive IP license from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing technology.
How can NRCS help you?
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency within the USDA that assists farmers and landowners in conserving land and natural resources.
New resources on field crop diseases
The Crop Protection Network produces collaborative Extension outputs on diseases affecting field crops in the United States and Canada.
Farmer uses drones to assess plant health
A drone outfitted with infrared sensors provides key data that can be used to develop prescriptions for targeted, precise in-season nitrogen applications.
Is new ag reform a plan or an obituary?
According to Alan Guebert, the unpublished, unseen USDA reform "plan" looks backward 40 years, not forward even 10.
More airborne hazards on the farm
Inhaling molds, dust, disinfectants, pesticides, fumigants and fumes can be dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself when working on the farm.
