How much does animal agriculture contribute to greenhouse gas emissions? Also, fertilizer prices may impact U.S. corn production, and a look at the link between obesity and USDA budgets.

Demand for soybean production for biodiesel fuels will likely ramp up in coming years. But where will the cropland come from? And a recent report indicates that the U.S. agricultural economy has generally remained strong as elevated commodity prices continue to support farm incomes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that the agency will invest $10 million in a new initiative to sample, measure and monitor soil carbon; solar panel arrays becoming more common in rural areas; October is pumpkin season.

Colorado is likely to see a La Niña winter again this year, drought and heat waves have damaged cotton crops across the southern and southwest U.S., and agricultural companies are getting hacked by cyber thieves.

Electric farm vehicles may be problematic for farmers, possible collusion among the big four meat packers, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the USDA will commit to expanding meat and poultry processing.

Industrial hemp production drops, the price of agricultural fertilizers is on the rise, and Pueblo Community College offers an agriculture education course.

National Farm Health and Safety Week, Hispanic Heritage month, resilient green chili peppers, and more!

The latest agriculture news from Bob Bragg.