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By John Rigolizzo:  Berlin, New Jersey The Campbell Soup Company announced plans last week to label its products that rely on biotechnology—a development that Agri-Pulse calls “a landmark break from t

On-farm, off-farm storage both increase in 2015

Investigation launches Jan. 12, covering period from Oct. 12, 2014-Sept. 30, 2015

State of Union address | USDA reports | Senate returns | Another WOTUS bill  

By Bill Horan: Rockwell City, Iowa Please allow me to introduce the Global Farmer Network. Way back in 2015, we called ourselves Truth about Trade & Technology. Now it’s a new year and we have a new na

No confirmation yet that Brazil's gov’t has accepted grower request  

Strong US dollar, low energy prices also noted

Beef, poultry issues still to be resolved while pork issues appear to have been addressed

House returns | Employment report Friday | State wheat updates

Farmers in Canada, the world’s top canola producer, will probably be able to sow grain and oilseed crops early this year because warmer-than-usual weather is forecast for the spring.

Fracking technology tips the favor back to domestic natural gas and fertilizer production

Natural gas futures rose from a seven-month low in New York as forecasts showed a shift to hotter weather after below-normal temperatures this week.

While the acreage mix is expected to remain fairly steady this year, there is one issue that can’t be ignored: a cold spring and the possibility of late planting.

Managing forage and water goes a long way toward profitability.

Corn and soybeans have different domestic supply stories; meanwhile, there does not seem to be a global shortage of either. What will it take to assure adequate supplies of domestic soybeans?

The old adage “make hay while the sun shines” definitely applies this year.