Industry News | 08-03-2026
First 2026 Ohio Tar Spot Cases Confirmed
The season’s first cases of tar spot in Ohio have been confirmed in Darke, Wyandot, Morrow, Clark, Fayette, Pickaway, and Ross counties, according to the latest map published by the Crop Protection Network. The foliar disease was first confirmed in Ohio on July 10 in Clark County.
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Border Ranchers Say New World Screwworm Fight Remains Critical as Mexico Cattle Trade Set to Resume
USDA says its reopening timeline remains contingent upon continued progress by Mexico and ongoing risk assessments.
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Move on 2026 and 2027 Grain Prices Before Aug. 12 USDA Report
USDA’s Aug. 12 report – the first 2026 farmer survey-based yield report – may reshape corn and soybean markets and shift trendlines. The difference: millions of bushels, more or less.
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Biostimulant Use Rises as Growers Demand Specific Claims and Local Proof
New Stratus data shows grower satisfaction and use are rising, but the category’s future may depend on realistic expectations, agronomic positioning and proof close to the farm.
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Fertilizer Prices Keep Sliding as UAN32 Leads 4 Nutrients in Significant Drops
Most retailer fertilizer prices continued their downward track in the third week of July for the seventh consecutive week, as five of the nutrients tracked by DTN were lower compared to the previous month.
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Industry News | 08-17-2026
Tyson Foods Will Close or Sell Three U.S. Beef Facilities as Industry Struggles
Tyson Foods said on Thursday it will close or sell three of its beef plant and packaging operation sites, further shrinking its beef footprint as a historic U.S. cattle shortage deepens losses for the largest U.S. meatpacker.
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Robot “Dogs” On the Hunt for Crop-Destroying Pests, Diseases, Weeds
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has put three new “dogs” on the hunt for crop-destroying pests, plant diseases and invasive weeds, all to help growers manage their fields, their time and their budgets.
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Post-USDA report rally could offer corn, soybean marketing opportunities
A post-USDA rally could give farmers an opportunity to make sales ahead of harvest. (Audio Article)
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Leading From the Ground Up
With a $10 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, From The Ground Up (FTGUp) is pioneering a shift in who leads agricultural research.
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BASF launches next-gen xarvio CONNECT 2.0
BASF has debuted its xarvio CONNECT 2.0, the next-generation portable hardware device aimed at creating a secure and seamless data exchange between xarvio FIELD MANAGER and compatible machinery terminals.
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Industry News | 08-10-2026
USDA Land Values Report: US Cropland Tops $6,000 an Acre in 2026
U.S. farmland values continued to rise this year, with the average value of cropland topping $6,000 for the first time, while pastureland reached $2,000 an acre.
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ISU Researchers Develop Kits to Help Stoke the Biomanufacturing Industry
Researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) are working to increase interest in biomanufacturing with bioreactor kits that can be used at community colleges or high schools.
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USDA Reports Just 5 Active New World Screwworm Cases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm remains under control in the United States, with just five active cases currently being monitored as federal and state officials continue an aggressive response to prevent the pest from becoming established.
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture’s greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
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University of Kentucky Investigates Alfalfa's Role in Reducing Fescue Toxicosis, Heat Stress in Cattle
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers are exploring how one of the country's oldest forage crops may help beef producers tackle two of their most expensive problems.
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