Attention Weed Zombies – There’s a Robot Killin’ Machine in Your Future
What if your cultivator “knew” the difference between a weed and the crop in the field? Sounds a bit sci-fi, right? Well, USDA is investing $2.7 million in a new
View ArticleDrones – The Next Big Tool in Agriculture
I’ve been an agricultural photographer for many years and I can’t tell you how excited it makes me to see the amazing aerial photos taken with drones, also known as
View ArticleWild Hogs: Boarzilla; California Hunts; Hog Explosion
“BoarZilla” Turns “HogGate” – 2 Stories, 1 Hog The Flash Today reported an almost-800 pound (790, but who is counting?) was brought down by Blaine Garcia and his pal Wyatt Walton in Commanche
View ArticleTop 20 College Farms – Depends on Who’s Doing the Pickin’
Here’s a warning. If you’re involved in production agriculture, with just a few exceptions, don’t expect your alma mater to be be on this list. The folks at Best College Reviews (BCR) claim their top
View ArticleWild Hogs – Is This The Ultimate Trap Or What?
To paraphrase the inventor’s creed, “If you build a better wild hog trap, the world will come knocking at your door.” That’s what a couple of manufacturers hope will happen
View ArticleCotton – How Do They Make Blue Jeans Blue?
How do blue jeans get to be blue? As the video (above) shows, plenty of history had to unfold, plus a big dose of chemistry to make sure enough dye
View ArticleGlyphosate Harmful to Humans? Time for a Throw Down. – AgFax
Glyphosate, a component of Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, has been used by farmers, as well as homeowners for years. Although glyphosate has long been tagged as an aid in the expansion of
View ArticleFarmers Gained New Markets In The ’20s, Thanks To Clarence
March is Frozen Food Month, a time to recognize that work-a-day miracle that brings us nutritious foods year-round, and all we have to do is thaw them out. In a
View ArticleIrrigation – Moisture Sensors Pay Dividends, Says This Consultant (Podcast)
Trent Lamastus, a Cleveland, Mississippi, crop consultant, pushed into moisture sensors and related irrigation technology in 2014. He saw accumulated savings for his growers, too. They pumped less,...
View ArticleKeith Good, Editor Of Farm Policy, Winds Down His News Service
Keith Good wrapped up his Farm Policy web coverage this week. For the last 12-plus years he has kept the agricultural community informed about the latest developments in Washington and farm-related
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Feral Hogs: Running Wild – The Ultimate Pest or the Perfect Sport?
Feral hogs are a pest across the country, particularly in southern areas. They tear up landscapes, destroy crops, and threaten livestock and other wildlife. Meagan Farley of Oklahoma’s News On
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Rice: Key to Bacterial Blight Protection Discovered
A bacterial signal that when recognized by rice plants enables the plants to resist a devastating blight disease has been identified by a multi-national team of researchers led by scientists
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Drought Monitor: Hot and Mostly Dry Across the Country
The West As can be expected this time of year, it was a pretty uneventful week on the precipitation front across most of the region, including a quiet monsoon signal
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Get Ready for Farming in Space!
Ever dreamed of farming in space, of growing crops amongst the stars or on another planet? A new study using LED lighting has taken us closer to that goal, according
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Virginia Field Reports: Corn Planting Gets Underway
Crop Progress and Condition for the Week Ending April 16, 2017. REPORTER COMMENTS BY COUNTY – Comments are based on remarks made by extension agents, farmers, commodity specialists, and other
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