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Summary of corn trials with N rates with and without biological N-fixation products from 10 north central states. Number indicates site years evaluated. “Yes” indicates a trial with overall yield advantage to product use over N rate alone. “No” indicates no yield advantage to product use over N rate alone. State Envita (In Furrow) Envita (Foliar) Utrisha N Proven Proven 40 (In Furrow) Proven 40 (Seed Treatment) ND 4 No 1 No 4 No — — — MN 1 No — — 5 No/ 1 Yes — — IL 2 No — — — 5 No 2 No IN 1…

Built with 130-150 hp and autonomous capabilities, John Deere’s forthcoming Battery Electric Vehicle lineup is striving to be equivalent to their diesel counterparts BURREL, California — An EV tractor that is almost identical to how you drive your car? Representatives from John Deere hosted an exclusive look at their new E-Power tractor prototypes in Burrel to coincide with the World Ag Expo, held February 11 to 13. The event provided producers, dealers, and media personnel with the chance to get a closeup look at Deere’s Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), anticipating full production in the next couple of years, as a…

With agricultural tracks increasing in popularity, the question arises: “How do I read an ag track size and choose the best track for my machine and application?” Dan Fullenkamp, Trackman business development director, said reading the track width and track circumference is typically the same for all manufacturers, but there are two different ways to write it: e.g. 252×36-inches or 36×252-inches. “The larger number is the length of the track if you were to cut it and lay it flat, and the smaller number is the width of the track,” he said. Not only do you need the size of…

The Trump administration has made headlines with its sweeping rounds of federal employee terminations, citing efforts to streamline government operations. However, these rapid cuts have many concerned about potential unintended consequences. Some of those consequences may have been more adequately demonstrated by the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture mishap, in which several employees working on the federal response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak were inadvertently fired. The USDA confirmed that over the weekend, it mistakenly dismissed multiple staff members involved in efforts to combat the ongoing bird flu crisis. In a statement published by NBC News, the agency acknowledged…

Last year, Delaware officially legalized the retail sale of raw milk, joining 34 other states that permit some form of raw milk sales. Democratic Gov. John Carney recently signed the bill into law, allowing dairy farmers to obtain licenses to sell unpasteurized milk directly to consumers. Supporters believe this move will provide a financial boost to struggling dairy farms, while opponents, including federal health officials, continue to warn about the risks associated with raw milk consumption. According to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the state’s regulations for raw milk sales are expected to be released around March 1, with a…

U.S. tractor sales dropped 16%, and combine sales dropped 79% in January 2025 compared to the same time last year, according to numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). “As we enter 2025, we’re seeing a continuation of slow sales we saw throughout 2024,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president at AEM. “The Ag industry continues to face uncertainties including global trade concerns, tariffs, and the lack of assurance that a farm bill provides.  These uncertainties are reflected in the softness of the ag equipment market.” January starts 2025 with low sales in all segments of the ag machinery…

By Ryan Hanrahan The Financial TImes’ Andy Bounds reported this past Sunday that “the EU wants to block imports of certain foodstuffs made to different standards to protect its farmers in an echo of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade policy.” “The European Commission will agree (this) week to explore greater import limits, according to three officials, a move that would raise tensions with trading partners. Early targets could include U.S. crops such as soybeans which are grown using pesticides EU farmers are not allowed to use,” Bounds reported. “‘We have very clear signals from the parliament, very clear signals…

Young producers may earn a seat at the table because of their age, but age is arguably the least of their concerns while advocating. BRUSSELS, Belgium — Peter Meedendorp balances his potato, sugar beet, onion, and corn operation while attending policy meetings with ministers and presidents — the most influential figures in his government. At just 23 years old, Meedendorp is often the youngest person in the room, providing a crucial voice for young farmers. A university graduate with a background in agricultural economics and international relations, he began farming with his family after university and aims to take over…

ISTANBUL — Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States, where an ongoing outbreak of bird flu disrupted supply, sent prices soaring and led to talks with other producers, a leading sector official said on Wednesday. Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union (YUM-BIR) in Turkey, told Reuters that shipments began this month and will continue until July. “The export will take place through our member companies with the required authorizations, while two firms will coordinate the process,” Afyon said. “A total of 15,000 tonnes of eggs — equivalent to 700 containers —…

By Anusha Shah Feb 18 (Reuters) – The United States Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday that it accidentally fired several agency employees working on the federal government’s response to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak, over the weekend, NBC news reported. “Although several positions supporting [avian flu] were notified of their terminations over the weekend, we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters,” a USDA spokesperson told NBC. The USDA did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. On Sunday, Reuters reported that the Trump administration terminated 1,165 workers at the National Institutes of Health and media reported some cuts at the…