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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Farm financial health slips into the red zone

2 days ago | farmprogress.com | David Kohl

One of the highlights of my academic career was being elected by my industry peers to facilitate the United States Farm Financial Standards Task Force. Born from the 1980s Farm Crisis, our mission brought together lenders, government officials, academic leaders, and producers to develop standardized financial ratios that could measure agricultural financial performance regardless of operation size or enterprise type.
25 years of industry impact

2 days ago | farmprogress.com | Mitch Lies

A mechanical engineer for 18 years, Rob Clarke of Salem, Ore., had his job pulled out from under him when in the summer of 1999 Caterpillar shuttered his place of employment in nearby Dallas. Rather than relocate to stay in his profession, Clarke decided to try something new. “I started looking for something different to do and I saw this viticulture and enology program was starting at Chemeketa,” Clarke said.
Why farmers need proactive risk management

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Brian Basting |César Cruz

Price volatility in new-crop corn has increased of late amid considerable uncertainty about U.S. corn production potential. An effective risk management plan is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to execute if it is not carefully constructed prior to an unexpected market development. With that said, the preparation of an appropriate marketing strategy well in advance sets the stage for calm, systematic response to volatile markets.
Impact on economy and environment

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Fran O'Leary

Every year, nearly 40% of the food produced in this country is wasted, according to USDA. Food waste happens at all stages of production, including harvesting, packing and restaurant preparation. We are all guilty of wasting food. Who hasn’t had fresh produce, deli meat or leftovers spoil in the refrigerator? The same is true for a loaf of bread, a bag of chips, or a banana or two. People waste food by not eating leftovers or not finishing leftovers before they spoil in the refrigerator.
How KARL Class XVII found modern wisdom in historic battlefield decisions

3 days ago | farmprogress.com | Bailey Miller

The Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership class completed a seminar in Washington, D.C., and Gettysburg, Penn., from March 23-29. While in Gettysburg, KARL Class XVII participated in the Gettysburg Leadership Experience. This program offers in-classroom modules, accompanied by battlefield tours, to discover leadership lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg.
Kansas State University opens new swine nursery facility

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

NEW DIGS: The Swine Research and Teaching Center at Kansas State University has opened a new swine nursery facility, replacing a structure that served the university for more than five decades. K-State Department of Animal Sciences and IndustryKansas State University animal scientists are hailing the opening of a new swine nursery facility on the north side of the Manhattan campus as another step toward improving profitability and efficiency for swine producers in Kansas and beyond.
Kansas dairy farmers renew push for K-State facility in 2026

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

Kansas dairy farmers are not giving up on the proposed Kansas State University dairy project, says K-State Dairy Extension Specialist Mike Brouk. Brouk spoke at the annual Kansas Dairy Meeting in March updating dairy farmers on the status of the proposed $43 million new dairy teaching and research facility at K-State. Proposed projects at K-State must have state legislative approval and be included in the budget process.
Minnesota farm family champions soil health through education and innovation

5 days ago | farmprogress.com | Kevin Schulz

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Mark Legvold and his father, Dave, are both former educators, and they see the importance of continuing their education as well as that of other farmers and researchers. They see their farmland as a large classroom. Kevin SchulzDave Legvold and his son, Mark, take soil health quite seriously, with a commitment to preserving the farmland north of Northfield that has been in the family since 1976.
Arizona extension funding stagnant as inflation hits ag program

5 days ago | farmprogress.com | Todd Fitchette

Every year the ability of Arizona’s land grant university to continue its mission gets pinched by inflation as state funding has remained flat for a decade. Part of the pot of money the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension receives for extension research and programs comes from the State of Arizona. The $14.7 million in state funds is unchanged since 2015, according to Ed Martin, associate vice president and director of the Arizona Cooperative Extension system.
Normal temps and rainfall after wet May

5 days ago | farmprogress.com | Chris Torres

Two months ago, Millersville University meteorologist Kyle Elliott was sounding the alarm on drought, telling farmers to prepare for the worst. After a chilly and rainy May, he’s singing a much different tune. “The drought’s gone,” Elliott says. “We basically had two to three months’ worth of rain … in one month … in a four-week time span between May 3 and May 31.