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Source: Farm Credit Foundation Mechanicsburg, PA — The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program, continuing its commitment to supporting students who are pursuing careers in agriculture. The Foundation will award at least $350,000 in scholarships this year, with individual awards valued at up to $10,000. Image credit - Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement This scholarship program reflects the

Source: Kentucky Farm Bureau Generally speaking, when the weather favors grain crop production during a growing season, the same cannot be said for the state’s tobacco crop, and that was somewhat the case in 2026. However, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment’s Tobacco Extension Specialist Andy Bailey said that, despite some tricky weather conditions, there have been good tobacco crops going into the barns. Culturally and historic

The 2022 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America, with 417 fatalities. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for agriculture. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. preside

Source: USDA news release Total planted area for the eight major row crops grown in the United States is projected to decline by 2.4 percent (6 million acres) over the next decade, according to USDA's long-term agricultural projections, also referred to as the baseline projections. Overall, the outlook points to a stable-to-softening acreage base dominated by corn and soybeans, with incremental reductions from recent highs as profitability pressures persist. Image credit - Ma

Source - Georgia Department of Agriculture ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper recently signed a proclamation recognizing September as the start of “Georgia Grown Apple Season,” celebrating Georgia apple growers, orchard families, and the start of one of the state’s most beloved agricultural seasons. Through the Georgia Grown program, the Georgia Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents and visitors to visit local orchards, purchase Georgia

By Jeff Mulhollem, Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Body weight monitoring is one of the most important tools for poultry farmers. It provides valuable information about growth, uniformity, feed conversion efficiency — how well birds turn feed into meat — and the occurrence of diseases in a flock. But obtaining frequent and accurate body weight measurements is a significant challenge in commercial poultry production, according to researchers at Penn State who may have develo

By Jeff Ishee September 13 - A new report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service indicates Virginia farmers are now on track to see an average statewide corn yield of 162 bushels per acre this fall — an extraordinary accomplishment in what was supposed to be a difficult, drought‑stressed growing season. The new projection, released on September 11, comes as harvest activities are imminent across the Commonwealth. Early estimates from the Eastern Shore to the P

Source: NCDACS ASHEVILLE - Western North Carolina will see a major boost in long-term wildfire recovery and forest restoration under a new $65 million, 10‑year Good Neighbor Agreement recently signed by the U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Forest Service. The partnership directs state crews to reduce hazardous fuels across storm‑damaged wildland‑urban interface areas and tackle invasive species that often surge after large‑scale disturbances. It also aims to speed u

By Ryan Hanrahan, University of Illinois' FarmDoc project Urbana, IL - Agri-Pulse's Kim Chipman reported that "skyrocketing diesel costs are threatening to squeeze farm profits, just as U.S. crop growers were starting to catch a break. The average price of U.S. diesel reached a new all-time high of $5.94 a gallon on Wednesday, September 9, up four cents from the prior record set Monday over the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend, according to automobile club AAA. Prices are up 61

Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball recently announced the winners of New York State’s 2026 Dairy Products Competition. Stewart’s Shops was honored with gold for the best overall fluid milk, while Dygert Farms Creamery took gold in the chocolate milk category and Stoltzfus Family Dairy took gold for the best flavored milk category. East Hill Creamery of Perry, NY, was se