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DAILY Discussion. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered NIMAXXA bionematicide, the only triple-strain bionematicide seed treatment for season-long nematode protection in soybeans and corn, according to its manufacturer, UPL Corp. NIMAXXA, which will be available to treat soybeans for the 2025 season, is effective against the most damaging nematodes, including soybean cyst ...
Drones in agriculture: What are they used for? - AGDAILY
Aug 20, 2024 · Drone imagery highlights Italian ryegrass weeds in winter wheat. (Image courtesy of N.C. State) Data gathered before planting helps farmers make decisions about irrigation, drainage, and other soil needs like fertilizer.
10 farming and ranching YouTubers to subscribe to now
Jan 16, 2024 · 1. Millennial Farmer. The Millennial Farmer is otherwise known as Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer from west central Minnesota. Zach makes videos about daily life on his family farm. With over 1 million subscribers, Zach’s content serves as a great resource to other farmers and starts a conversation about farming with the public.
List of national days in agriculture - AGDAILY
Jan 11, 2023 · March 21: National Ag Day #NationalAgDay was started in 1973 as a way to increase public awareness of agriculture’s role in society. American agriculture runs deep in our communities, and nearly every product we tough involves a farmer.
Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
Jul 18, 2024 · Image courtesy of Pixabay. The Texas Longhorn is the end product of “survival of the fittest”. Brought by Christopher Columbus and the Spanish colonists, the cattle breed is known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over 1.8 m tip to tip for bulls, and 2.1 m tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows.
Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
Oct 6, 2020 · Are you somewhat new to agriculture or just want to learn more about ag terminology? Below is a little bit of an “Ag 101” lesson in basic farm animal terms that you would hear when talking with any farmer or rancher!
Bomgaars purchases 73 Orscheln stores in wake of Tractor
Oct 14, 2022 · Bomgaars is purchasing 73 Orscheln Farm and Home stores, making the Sioux City, Iowa-based retailer the nation’s second-largest farm and ranch retailer behind Tractor Supply Co. »Related: Tractor Supply Co. acquires Orscheln Farm and Home Tennessee-based Tractor Supply had been planning to acquire Orscheln for over a …
Top 7 U.S. dairy cattle breeds - AGDAILY
Jan 4, 2022 · Jersey. The Jersey is the smallest major dairy cattle breed, weighing in at between 800 to 1,200 pounds when mature. Jersey cows range in color from dark to light fawn, with or without white marks. They are known for their friendly personality, heat tolerance, feed efficiency, and producing rich milk, high in butterfat, which is great for making cheese and ice cream (yum!).
10 of the most iconic farming quotes in history | AGDAILY
Sep 6, 2019 · 2. “No race can prosper until it learns there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.” — Booker T. Washington. We have to recognize that everyone serves an important role in society.
11 of the best agriculture trade shows in the U.S. - AGDAILY
Feb 1, 2023 · Image courtesy of NCGA Commodity Classic. Orlando, Florida When: March Cost: Varies into the hundreds Average Attendance: 7,500. A combination of inspiring speakers, an impressive trade show, top-notch entertainment, nationally recognized agricultural thought leaders, and educational sessions — Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural ...