Agriculture

Keeping flowers healthy is not always about watering, sunlight, or good soil. Sometimes the real problem shows up at night. Raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, cats, and other small animals can dig through flowerpots, scatter soil, damage roots, and ruin plants that looked perfect the day before. A recent Farm Progress garden column tested four simple home … Read more

Illinois farmers received a spring update on the 2026 Illinois crop budgets, and the message is mixed. Expected revenues for corn, soybeans, and wheat have improved compared with January projections, but higher production costs continue to pressure farm profitability. According to the farmdoc daily update published by the University of Illinois on May 19, 2026, … Read more

Farmers around the world are facing a new wave of pressure as nitrogen fertilizer supplies tighten and prices climb. With a large share of traded urea coming from the Gulf region, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has quickly turned into a serious concern for global agriculture. For many growers, the problem is simple but … Read more

If you are searching where to buy corn head grease, you probably need it soon. Maybe the corn head is apart. Maybe the bush hog gearbox is leaking. Maybe you are trying to service a John Deere row-unit gearbox before harvest. The good news is that corn head grease is available from several places. The tricky part is … Read more

A chip and seal driveway, also called a tar and chip driveway, is one of the most practical middle-ground options between a loose gravel driveway and a full asphalt driveway. For landowners with a 1,000-foot driveway, the decision matters even more because every extra foot can significantly affect the total cost. If you own a … Read more

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will contact more than 90,000 U.S. farmers and ranchers as part of the 2026 June Agricultural Survey, one of the most important crop data collection efforts of the year. The survey will gather information on planted acreage, harvested acreage, grain stocks, biotech crop usage, livestock, land use, and production … Read more

What size drill bit for farm gate hinge? Hey there, fellow farm fixers! Let’s talk about hanging that new gate – a crucial step to keeping your livestock (or prized vegetables!) safely contained. But before you grab the drill and go crazy, there’s one key question: What size drill bit do you need for that … Read more

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) will go into operation on January 13, 2025. This announcement was made on Wednesday, October 23. Minister Charlie McConalogue has signed the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed, and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023 (Section 7 – Commencement) Order 2024 … Read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively working to tackle the growing threat of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” within the agricultural sector. These chemicals pose significant risks to food production and farmland, leading the USDA to craft a detailed research roadmap to prevent and mitigate contamination., A Growing Concern: … Read more

Hurricane Milton‘s recent landfall has left Florida’s agricultural sector reeling, with damages estimated between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. The Category 3 hurricane, packing winds of 120 mph, caused widespread devastation, severely impacting the state’s citrus industry and agricultural infrastructure. Extensive Damage to Citrus Crops and Infrastructure Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, provided an … Read more