MSU Turfgrass: Powering the FIFA World Cup 2026
MSU’s internationally recognized Turfgrass Management Program will take center stage in 2026. In collaboration with the International Federation of Association Football, or FIFA, and the University of Tennessee, MSU is helping provide the natural grass playing surfaces for the FIFA World Cup 26, bringing Spartan research to soccer’s biggest stage.
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Soybean Planting Remains Below 50% in 3 Major States
Nationwide, 67% of the soybean crop had been planted, the department said. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 53%. Last year at this time, 63% of the U.S. soybean crop had been planted. Here’s a closer look at the three states where less than half of the expected soybean crop has been planted.
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Farmers for Soil Health Launches New Incentives for Growers
Farmers for Soil Health, a farmer-led initiative focused on expanding cover crop adoption, has officially opened enrollment for the 2026 program year. The program is introducing several updates designed to improve flexibility and increase value for participating growers across its 20 participating states.
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Kioti Intros New Compact Tractor; Kubota Partners With NASCAR
In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at John Deere reporting a second-quarter net income of $1.773 billion; April tractor sales falling, while combine sales rose slightly; Kioti introducing its new CK40 Series compact tractor; CNH earning Red Dot awards; and Kubota Tractor Corporation announcing a multi-year partnership with NASCAR.
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Launches ‘County Roads’ Podcast on Farm Business, Finance and Legal Realities
Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face.
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