Weeds can be a big problem. That is why so many farmers welcomed new crop varieties that are unaffected by the herbicide glyphosate. That is because they could spray glyphosate after the crop emerges and kill the weeds. That is … Continued

The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy recently discovered a population of rare Choctaw Hogs in Oklahoma and is asking for donations to help save the breed. Known for their self-sufficiency, intelligence and agility, Choctaw hogs and other rare breeds represent the … Continued

A relatively new disease is threatening to wipe out Florida’s citrus crop and poses a longer-term threat to citrus around the world. Caused by a bacterium spread by an insect known as the Asian citrus psyllid, the greening disease often … Continued

Minnesotan Earl Baumgartner’s hobby is breeding corn varieties that are not genetically modified but are subjected to stresses such as drought and disease. His theory is that breeding “survivor corn” that can withstand these stresses will be important to farmers … Continued

The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working to help join unemployed veterans with farming, an industry that is in desperate need of new people entering the field. FVC is helping veterans to start farming in rural as well as urban … Continued

Two animal shelters report receiving as many as 500 unwanted chickens a year. Seems raising your own eggs and meat behind the house isn’t easy, however humane and sustainable it might sound, says Urban Lehner at The Progressive Farmer. The problem … Continued

Monsanto and DuPont Pioneer have earlier-maturing hybrids in their research pipelines that could become available within the next three to five years, enabling Canadian wheat farmers to grow corn. DuPont Pioneer Vice President of Research John Soper told DTN’s Editor-in-Chief … Continued

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is soliciting stories, photographs and memorabilia from U.S. farmers and ranchers for its upcoming “American Enterprise” exhibition, set to open in May 2015. The museum hopes to showcase innovation within the industry’s consumer … Continued

U.S. agriculture and food companies are struggling to attract enough workers, a problem the industry says is getting worse. Innovation and growing demand for food has led to the creation of thousands of new jobs. As the farm economy has … Continued