American Agriculturist

American Agriculturist centers on the varied production interests of farmers in New York, Pennsylvania, New England, and the upper mid-Atlantic region. It covers a wide range of agricultural products, including apples, corn, soybeans, and dairy. The publication also addresses local farming challenges, such as environmental regulations and stewardship of natural resources that are specific to this area.

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Cost-cutting strategies for farmers in tough economy

1 day ago | farmprogress.com | Ron Smith

Grain sorghum, in addition to its importance as a valuable rotation option, also offers a relatively low-cost production system. In a tough agricultural economy, however, even grain sorghum growers might be looking for ways to cut costs. “With the environment we're in now, considering that commodity prices in general are low, everyone is looking to cut costs where they can,” says Brent Bean, director of agronomy for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, Lubbock, Texas.
Kansas 4-H volunteers crucial to program’s success

2 days ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer M. Latzke

4-H VOLUNTEERS: More than 4,000 adult volunteers helped with various Kansas 4-H activities in 2024, Kansas 4-H program director Sarah Maass says.K-State Extension News ServiceSarah Maass, director of the Kansas 4-H program, says more than 4,000 adult volunteers helped with various 4-H activities in 2024. Maass cites a study that shows volunteers donate an average of nine hours per month, which is about 37,764 volunteer hours for Kansas 4-H.
High Plains Ponderosa Dairy earns 2025 Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer M. Latzke

DISTINGUISHED DAIRY: High Plains Ponderosa Dairy of Plains, Kan., was recognized with the 2025 Kansas Distinguished Dairy Award at the Kansas Dairy annual meeting March 21 in Manhattan, Kan. CEO and Managing Partner Greg Bethard was on hand to accept the award from Kansas State University Research and Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine. Jennifer M. LatzkeThere are three legs to the sustainability milking stool: environment, sociology and economics.
Plantings surge, wheat quality drops

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Ben Potter

USDA’s latest crop progress report, out Monday afternoon and covering the week through April 20, is giving traders more and more data to digest as the season gets more solidly underway. Of particular note, corn and soybean plantings were a bit speedier than analysts had predicted, while winter wheat quality was worse than expected. Corn plantings moved from 4% completion a week ago up to 12% through Sunday. That was two points above the average trade guess.
Corn, wheat exceed expectations, soybeans steady

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Ben Potter

USDA’s latest grain export inspection report, out Monday morning and covering the week through April 17, held mostly bullish data for traders to digest. Of particular note, corn and wheat volumes shifted above the entire set of analyst estimates. Soybeans found rangebound results after fading slightly lower week-over-week. Corn export inspections fell slightly below the prior week’s pace but were still relatively strong after reaching 67.0 million bushels.
Turbulence ahead

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | David Kohl

This winter, my air travel has been eventful. Ice, snow, tornadoes, and heavy turbulence have turned routine flights into restless nights and disrupted sleep. On two occasions, my flights were diverted during final approach—only to learn later from the news that runway issues had caused the detours. Interestingly, the turbulence in the skies mirrors the economic uncertainty on the ground.
USDA climate program changes, Easter alternatives and farm challenges

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Rachel Schutte

Did you miss some news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture. USDA “cancels” climate-smart programSecretary Brooke Rollins’ visit to Pennsylvania farms on Monday was overshadowed by USDA’s announcement that it was “canceling” the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program. The program will be renamed the Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative and funded programs must meet a list of changes.
Autonomous farm machines address labor shortage, boost productivity

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Andy Castillo

The world hit a milestone in 2023: Earth surpassed 8 billion inhabitants. How will they all be fed? Production costs for agriculture are rising, available farmland is shrinking, planting windows are narrower due to volatile weather, and human labor is drying up. Many machinery brands look to robots and autonomy as an answer to both world hunger and farm profits — if farmers see the return on that investment, that is.
Turkey farmer shares avian flu outbreak experience and advice

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Tim Hearden

When sixth-generation turkey farmer Erica Sawatzke looks out over her flock, she can quickly sense when there’s a problem. “For us on our farm, on most days with healthy flocks of turkeys, if I have five that die, that’s kind of a red flag for me,” said Sawatzke, owner of Oakdale Farm in Douglas County, Minn.
Poultry farmer becomes expert in avian flu outbreak cleanup

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Raney Rapp

Farmer Joe Henry is for the birds. If the long, narrow poultry houses and the permeating smell of litter aren’t proof enough, the fowl themed “CMT’s Trick My Truck” dually parked in the shed loudly declares Henry’s passion for poultry. So why is a fowl aficionado the first call for government officials and integrators facing on-farm avian flu outbreaks? The reason might be surprising. “Our own experience is how we got into the cleanup business,” Henry said.