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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
What makes the Farmall Super M even more special is the fact the Allendorfs think they are only the second owner of the antique tractor.
CRISPR results are identical to results of conventional breeding, and it’s nearly impossible to differentiate from conventional vs CRISPR. The breeding tool is also having an impact on the apprehension of GMOs.
Three game wardens entered Josh Highlander’s private land, proceeded to his food plot, and stole his game camera without warrant or consent. He is fighting back via a major constitutional lawsuit.
The committee will meet on Thursday to officially set the toplines for each of the 12 appropriations bills. If all 12 bills aren’t passed by year-end, automatic across-the-board cuts would kick in to push talks along.
The U.S. and China have reportedly made “progress” and agreed to stabilize their relationship, but no major breakthroughs were outlined during the two-day meeting between U.S. and China high-ranking officials.
The updated drought monitor indicates dryness will continue to expand across eastern Missouri, eastern Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool to repair U-joints, be careful how you reassemble and install them.
November soybeans shot up $1 in just two days. The December corn contract skyrocketed 50 cents during the time. Drought and dryness concerns are fueling the grain markets, is it only weather impacting prices?
Headaches or sinus problems while spraying pesticides and fungicides? Consider using activated charcoal cab air filters.
Over the 29 years of free trade, U.S. ag exports to Mexico increased both in terms of volume and value, although there were some years where growth was not positive.
The White House set a goal of producing 3 billion gal. of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. Senators say outdated climate data is keeping producers from reaching the finish line, but a new bill could change that.
Drought continues to deepen its grip across the Corn Belt, with Iowa and Illinois seeing large jumps in the moderate and severe drought categories. Now, more of the U.S. corn and soybean crop is covered in drought.
Wednesday’s interest rate decision broke a streak of 10 straight meetings where the Fed announced higher rates. Officials say another half-a-percentage-point hike is likely yet this year.
“We are working to democratize geospatial insights for farming everywhere,” says CEO Pieter Fossel.
Pay particular attention to hydraulic hoses, down-pressure components and anywhere birds and varmints can have a heyday. Your future self will thank you.
It’s not as simple as you might think. House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson shares a rundown of the funding and extension processes. He says the ag committees need to find new dollars to expand the farm bill budget.
The 2023 crop is in the ground and growing steady, just like ag’s financial risks this year, according to Alan Rosendahl, farmer and senior vice president at Iowa State Bank in Kesley, Iowa.
The CPI for May shows egg prices experienced the largest monthly drop in 72 years, but the price consumers are paying for a dozen eggs is still well above average over the past 10 years.
The Inflation Reduction Act is the most significant climate legislation ever enacted. The package includes more than $19 billion to support USDA conservation programs, but the money won’t last forever.
Iowa State researchers find this is the state’s highest level of farmland owned debt-free. In 1982, Iowa’s debt-free land ownership was only 62%.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment has soured as crop prices have tumbled over the past month, but it’s not all gloom and doom. Strong working capital can help address the downturn in farm country.
Meat demand peaked last year, but economists say domestic demand is still stronger than pre-pandemic levels, and with more grilling this Memorial Day weekend, it could help boost domestic meat demand.
Weather conditions at planting, herbicide damage, insects and poor closure of the furrow are just a handful of the factors that can hinder corn emergence success.
We recently asked farmers what’s the most random thing they’ve found in their fields. Here are a few of the responses.
The new technology is designed to improve seedling vigor, boost root biomass and contribute to yield increases – up to 15% in corn and 12% in soybeans. It will be commercially available starting in 2024.
Dry conditions in some parts of the Midwest are putting a strain on yield potential early this season. But some stands are thriving. Practices such as continuous covers and no-till are making the difference.
Analysts at Wolfstreet believe the U.S. is seeing the first hint of an EV effect on gas demand. John Phipps looks at the data and explains why a possible peak in U.S. gasoline consumption could impact ethanol demand.
Chevron deference, one of the most frustrating legal doctrines faced by farmers and private landowners, may be on the brink.
Several factors converge making corn rootworm, black cutworm and true armyworm a high concern this season.
Drugs such as penicillin and some others routinely used to treat cattle, hogs and other food animals will be available only with a prescription from your veterinarian, starting June 12, 2023.