John Deere Adds New Steering, Control, and Planter Features to 8 Series Tractors
John Deere announced Model Year 2027 updates for its 250- to 410-hp 8R, 8RT, and 8RX tractors that build on the operator experience introduced earlier this year on high-horsepower 8 Series models.
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Heat Stress Poses Long-Term Health Risks for Dairy Cattle
A dairy nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation says extreme summer heat could create long-term impacts for herd health. Experts say health challenges can continue after temperatures return to normal.
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USDA Announces $500 Million for Fertilizer Investment and Expansion Program to Strengthen America’s Fertilizer Supply Chain
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, a new initiative administered through USDA Rural Development to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing, strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain, and improve long-term affordability for American farmers.
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Newly Discovered Soybean Biomechanism Could Increase Crop Yields
Scientists have discovered an evolutionary innovation in soybean plants that might improve crop yields if fine-tuned through alternative approaches such as gene editing.
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Joint UT San Antonio, SwRI Program to Train Next Generation of Smart Agriculture Experts
A new five-year program, supported by a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will train dozens of undergraduate students in cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing modern farming. The Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program, known as REEL-A3, is a collaborative effort between UT San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI).
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