Killing the Weed King: Could Pollen Technology Control Palmer Amaranth?

USDA is continuing its rollout of aid to segments of the agriculture industry impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Could Palmer amaranth, the king of resistant weeds and crippler of herbicides, be dethroned by its own sex drive? A herbicide-free technology is under testing and aims to attack pigweed with its own pollen.

Bushel Co-Founder and CEO Jake Joraanstad says the acquistion will provide a "grain passport," enabling farmers and grain companies to connect field-level data with the grain through the supply chains, which he sees as unlocking greater efficiencies and opportunities for profitability.

China’s pig herd surged 23.5% in May compared with the year prior, according to state media citing the country’s ag ministry. The country’s sow herd was up 19.3% from year-ago during May and at 98.4% of levels seen at the close of 2017.

What's your favorite vegetable? A new survey shows the favorite veggies in every state, in today's AgDay Minute.

The award honors three producers whose operations are at thae forefront of agriculture and crowns one winner. Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality (50%), financial and business progress (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 1.