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Image by Perdue University. Following a 13-point increase in November’s survey, the Farm Capital Investment Index fell 7 points to a reading of 48. The weakening in investment sentiment was reflected in a lower percentage of farmers who believe it is a good time to invest, dropping to 17 percent from 22 percent in November.
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.
Farmers’ Almanac teases a 2024-25 winter less crazy than
Oct 10, 2024 · Farmers, get ready for a challenging winter. The 2025 Farmers’ Almanac predicts a cold, stormy season, far different from last year’s unusual weather anomalies.. While the winter of 2023-24 saw unpredictable warm spells and sudden cold snaps, this year’s forecast promises more traditional winter conditions, particularly for the northern and eastern regions.
Another round of layoffs at Deere are announced as 2024 winds …
Dec 4, 2024 · John Deere announced more Waterloo, Iowa, layoffs Monday, once again citing reduced equipment demand and economic challenges. On January 3, 112 employees at its Waterloo Works will face indefinite layoffs, adding to over 1,000 workforce reductions there already this year.
2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac teases a winter far unlike the last
Sep 19, 2024 · The Old Farmer’s Almanac — considered to be North America’s most popular reference guide on agriculture and weather and one that is different from the similarly titled Farmer’s Almanac — dates to the late 18th century. The original formula that this publication uses to calculate the weather is kept tucked away in a black tin box in Dublin, New Hampshire, at the almanac’s offices.
Cargill cuts 5 percent of workforce amid falling profits
Dec 3, 2024 · DAILY Bites. Cargill is cutting 8,000 jobs, or 5% of its global workforce, amid declining profits and restructuring efforts. The company is consolidating into three core divisions to streamline operations and improve competitiveness.
PLINAZOLIN insecticide set to deliver new active ingredient for 2025
Oct 22, 2024 · DAILY Discussion. GREENSBORO, N.C. — With PLINAZOLIN technology anticipated to become registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2025, Syngenta pulled the back the curtain on its R&D process to discuss what went into the development of this new active insecticide ingredient, which is one of its largest regulatory submissions ever. ...
5 common types of hay found in the U.S. | AGDAILY
Mar 3, 2021 · Image by Michael R Brown, Shutterstock. If you’re going to be baling hay this year, be sure to check out this piece on things to keep in mind.. While there are many many different types of hay, we’re going to narrow the focus and cover some of the most common ones:
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.
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!).