History of the soybean: Learn about soy’s journey in U.S.
WEBAug 15, 2021 — The U.S. Soybean Export Council shared a timeline of soybean history. Here are some of the highlights. 200 B.C.-300 A.D. — Korea and Japan cultivate soybeans. 1765 — Soybean seed from China is ...
John Deere updates big tractors for 2022 - AgriNews
WEBMar 16, 2021 — John Deere updates big tractors for 2022. By Martha Blum. March 15, 2021 at 4:50 pm CDT. Expand. When the 8RX tractor is paired with the John Deere 1775NT Planter, that results in 1,600 gallons of ...
Soil Microbiology 101: 10 benefits of soil microorganisms
WEBSep 7, 2022 — Key beneficial roles of soil microorganisms: 1. Decompose organic materials. 2. Recycle nutrients in the soil by converting organic materials into forms plants and other soil organisms can use ...
STEM curriculum brings agriculture alive in the classroom
WEBMay 11, 2021 — The curriculum aims to “help teachers instruct middle and high school students about traditional and modern agricultural methods, with a focus on genetic engineering and genome editing ...
Former banker values farming - AgriNews
WEBSep 11, 2020 — Former banker values farming. By Erica Quinlan. September 11, 2020 at 6:15 pm CDT. Expand. A drone flies over cornfields during Farm Journal Field Days, which was held virtually and in person ...
Meet Kipster: A new type of farm featuring carbon-neutral eggs
WEBSep 5, 2023 — Six Ways Kipster Is Transforming Egg Farming. 1. Certified carbon neutral — Kipster achieves carbon neutrality by first reducing its greenhouse gas emissions internally as much as possible. Any ...
Selling carbon credits: Questions farmers should ask
WEBApr 15, 2022 — A farmer switching from conventional-till to no-till soybeans would need $32 per carbon credit to break even and it would sequester 0.13 metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent per acre, according ...
95% of U.S. farms family-owned, operated: census - AgriNews
WEBFeb 27, 2024 — Here are some highlights of the U.S. findings. • There were 1.9 million farms and ranches, down 7% from 2017, with an average size of 463 acres, up 5%, on 880 million acres of farmland, down 2% ...
John Deere H tractors designed as low-cost option for farmers
WEBApr 1, 2022 — Price. DAVENPORT, Iowa — The goal for the John Deere H tractor was to offer a low-cost tractor to farmers. “The H was the smallest tractor Waterloo made,” said Dan Price, who spoke at one of ...
Farmer survives horrific accident - AgriNews
WEBSeptember 13, 2021 at 2:30 pm CDT. Expand. Working while fatigued can lead to accidents on the farm. Stay rested and get enough sleep this harvest season. (USDA photo/Lance Cheung) HONEY CREEK, Mo ...