Agriculture
Rising milk production and lower prices are putting additional financial pressure on dairy farmers.
The plants could crowd out vegetation needed for cattle grazing as burned grasslands recover.
Cotton acreage and prices are up this year, although some growers are still struggling to break even.
The USDA-funded project will examine thousands of screwworm samples to improve outbreak tracking and control.
Business & Markets
California estimates show the cost of turning seawater into freshwater could exceed what farmers earn from irrigation.
Farmers are borrowing more to cover operating expenses while facing higher interest rates.
Buyers remain interested in quality farmland even as crop incomes decline.
Nutrien eKonomics explains how farmers can rebuild low soil potassium, maintain levels above the critical value, and plan fertilizer applications.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The country music legend celebrated her 80th birthday with a concert benefiting her Let ‘Em Run Foundation.
The annual convention will offer cattle producers educational sessions and new opportunities to connect.
Jessie Coffey with the Nebraska Department of Education says the initiative connects Nebraskans with the farmers and producers behind their meals through recipe development and ag education.
The 75-minute production features tributes to country music legends alongside Christmas classics.
