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Apr 23, 2024 | 
illinoisagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Illinois Ag News Headlines Illinois State Fair's 100 Days Out Celebration Illinois Ag Connection - 04/23/2024Get ready to indulge in your favorite fair foods and kick off the countdown to the Illinois State Fair! On Tuesday, April 30th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head over to the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 100 Days Out celebration.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
missouriagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Missouri Ag News Headlines Missouri agriculture - weekly weather report for April 21 Missouri Ag Connection - 04/23/2024Missouri farmers benefited from mostly favorable conditions during the week ending April 21st, 2024. With 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, they made significant progress in planting key crops. Warmer and Drier Than Usual: • Temperatures averaged 60.7 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the normal by 3.7 degrees.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
wisconsinagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Wisconsin Ag News Headlines Farmers navigate wet conditions in Wisconsin Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/23/2024Wisconsin farmers faced another week of wet and cool weather, limiting significant planting progress according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Only 3.4 days were suitable for fieldwork for the week ending April 21st. Despite the challenges, some activities were possible.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
pennsylvaniaagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Pennsylvania Ag News Headlines Pennsylvania fieldwork conditions - week ending April 21 Pennsylvania Ag Connection - 04/23/2024According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service's report for Pennsylvania, the week ending April 21, 2024, provided farmers with 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture levels were generally favorable, with 88 percent reported as adequate and 12 percent as surplus.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
indianaagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Indiana Ag News Headlines Indiana Crop Weather Report - Surplus Soil Moisture Hampers Planting Progress Indiana Ag Connection - 04/23/2024Fieldwork in Indiana faced setbacks due to persistently high soil moisture levels, limiting activities for farmers. According to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician at USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office, recent rains have left soil moisture at surplus levels, hindering planting efforts across the state.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
newyorkagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
New York Ag News Headlines New York climate resilient farming funding unveiled New York Ag Connection - 04/23/2024New York's Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner is set to unveil a significant funding opportunity aimed at assisting the state's farmers in mitigating the impacts of climate change on their operations.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
ohioagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Ohio Agriculture Gears Up as Weather Improves Ohio Ag Connection - 04/23/2024As warmer temperatures and brisk winds sweep across Ohio, the agricultural landscape is springing back to life, signaling the beginning of a busy season for farmers. In the latest report from the Ohio Field Office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), fieldwork is picking up pace following a period of wet weather.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
kansasagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Kansas implements new dairy cattle movement order Kansas Ag Connection - 04/23/2024The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has introduced a crucial order to manage the movement of lactating dairy cattle across the state. This decision follows recent cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) detected in dairy herds. The new regulations took effect at noon on April 22, 2024, focusing on stringent biosecurity to curb the disease's spread.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
kansasagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
Kansas crop progress excels in April 2024 report Kansas Ag Connection - 04/23/2024The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has released a promising update on Kansas's agricultural progress for the week ending April 21, 2024. Farmers experienced 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, facilitating notable advancements in crop management and planting. Topsoil moisture levels were diverse with 27% reported as very short, 38% short, 34% adequate, and a minimal 1% surplus.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
northdakotaagconnection.com | Daniel L. Schiller
North Dakota Ag News Headlines Bid now on NDSU’s Romanov and EasyCare sheep auction North Dakota Ag Connection - 04/23/2024North Dakota State University (NDSU) Department of Animal Sciences invites interested buyers to participate in a public auction of Romanov ewes and select Romanov and EasyCare rams. This auction provides a unique opportunity to acquire top-quality sheep genetics, crucial for enhancing farm productivity.
