Steam Soil Treatment Tests In Strawberry Fields
Steam Soil Treatment trials in Santa Cruz County test a lower-chemical path for strawberry soil health, with costs and scale still uncertain.
Low Mississippi River Levels Threaten Arkansas Grain Exports During Harvest
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are raising concerns about the movement of American grain just as the fall export season reaches a critical point. In Arkansas, where soybean harvesting is nearly complete, agricultural…
Cornell orchard robotics project faces farm test
Cornell orchard robotics project targets apples with USDA funding, grower feedback, and cautious tests of orchard robotics for labor-heavy tasks.
USDA’s New $8 Billion Harvest Relief Program Could Reshape Farm Finances
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program on October 19, 2026, offering one-time payments intended to help American farmers manage elevated fuel expenses, higher production costs, and difficult…
deeper-rooted soybeans and soil resilience
deeper-rooted soybeans may improve drought response and soil carbon storage, but field data and management context remain essential.
Arkansas Record Yields: Corn And Soybeans
Arkansas record yields for corn and soybeans signal strong fields, but acreage shifts, heat stress, and input costs still shape farm planning.
EPA’s Biofuel Policy Could Change Demand for U.S. Corn and Soybeans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s latest biofuel policy proposal could influence the markets that connect American crop production with domestic fuel manufacturing. On October 13, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposal to reallocate…
Red Alert tomatoes for Nitrogen Detection
Red Alert tomatoes show how living sensors may flag nitrogen stress in fields, but adoption still depends on validation, cost, and regulation.
Rural Water Grants and Farm Water Planning
Rural Water Grants can help rural systems improve training, maintenance, and planning, with indirect benefits for farms.