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ADM recently surveyed consumers and decision-makers in the retail and consumer-packaged goods sectors on consumer trust, purchase consideration, and future regenerative agriculture trends for CPGs and retailers.
“We’re getting strong results. High interest rates and sub-$5 per bushel corn is not affecting land market conditions,” says Jim Rothermich from Iowa Appraisal.
According to USDA’s crop progress report, 81% of corn and 91% of soybeans have been harvested so far.
“If we don’t engage well digitally, we’re just another white pickup,” says K.C. Graner, CFS senior vice president.
North Dakota auction company announces new record-high land sale for cropland in the northeast corner of the state at $17,500 per acre, while in Iowa farmland sales are starting to cool off.
While a few cotton fields flourished with yields to brag about at the gin, the majority of the region’s production suffered, from one weather extreme to another.
According to the team at Heartland Ag Solutions, taking the time now to prep equipment for spring is vital.
Whether you’re in the middle of harvest, or already wrapped up, there are five common grain marketing mistakes farmers often make. University of Minnesota’s Ed Usset says these mistakes happen throughout the year.
From mid-September through October, thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts visit Siemers Farm in eastern Washington. Owner Burt Westover says they plant 53,000 seeds by hand each year and end up with 350,000 pounds of pumpkin.
Moisture availability is one of the biggies to check out, says Ken Ferrie. He also details some upcoming agronomic events, like his Beyond The Basics five-part webinar series and the virtual Corn & Soybean College.
Drought hit farmers hard in Minnesota this season, so farmers are finding mixed results at harvest. Many are disappointed with soybeans but say their corn yields are better than expected.
After losing its third consecutive trial, a Bayer investor called for the company to reconsider its litigation strategy, and a trial lawyer signaled interest in restarting settlement talks for thousands of Roundup cases.
Major infrastructure investments being made at the port of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen, Wash., will help improve the efficiency of getting product to market and help expand soybean meal exports.
When it comes to seed treatments, the truth might surprise you.
Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, shares what to watch for the fertilizer, seed and crop protection price outlook.
If you think profitability and sustainability can’t go hand in hand, it might be time to reconsider. Watch this video to see how one Iowa family grows more corn bushels with less environmental impact.
As harvest 2023 winds down and we shift into 2024 preparation mode, it’s the perfect time to evaluate what worked, recognize what could be improved and plan for next year.
A handful of soybeans scattered on the ground doesn’t look like much, but small numbers can quickly add up to large losses. Evaluating the situation and making adjustments can help you take more beans to the bin.
According to USDA’s crop progress report, 71% of corn and 85% of soybeans have been harvested so far, which is considerably ahead of the five-year average.
Several factors are leading economists to believe the price of corn will keep ethanol profits steady in the near future.
Corn and soybean prices seem stuck. So, what catalyst could it take to move commodity prices higher? There are a few, but analysts say the reality is there’s simply no story at the moment.
Bart Fischer, co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M, spotlights two topics that will be updated in the next farm bill.
Fungicides deliver crucial disease control for crops like corn and soybeans, but not all fungicides provide the same levels of efficacy.
Researchers from UNL, Iowa State University and the China Agricultural University have done what seemed impossible a decade ago: they finished sequencing the entire corn genome, a major breakthrough for yield.
Farmers applying NH3 can maximize their dollars and use of the product by not applying it until soil temperatures are no more than 50 degrees and trending lower, according to Iowa State University Extension.
A seasoned crop consultant shares a list of items that are sure to make scouting a bit easier this spring.
With drought and heat stress in Iowa this season corn and soybean yields are variable, but not that far off of 2022.
Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, says U.S. wholesale fertilizer prices are down 25% to 50% — with variances resulting from timing and product type.
Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service have identified several different species of fungi and bacteria that can stop tar spot from developing.
According to USDA’s crop progress report, 59% of corn and 76% of soybeans have been harvested so far.