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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.
Steve McKaskle’s remarkable farming story hits frontline dicamba wars, commodity busts, organic vs. GMO melees, scientific breakthroughs, value-added victories, and incurable cancer.
Former President Donald Trump placed tariffs on more than $300 billion in Chinese goods during his presidency, raising costs for American companies, according to the ITC.
It’s written on the back of every medicine bottle and next to the shocking price sticker on exercise equipment and hidden somewhere in nearly every terms of agreement: Consult Your Physician Before Using.
A new partnership between Corteva, Bunge and Chevron to create proprietary canola hybrids will boost vegetable oil supplies to fuel the renewable diesel market while also creating a new revenue stream for farmers.
Oklahoma State University meat scientist Gretchen Mafi has studied the scientific differences between beef that comes from animals finished on a grain diet versus those animals finished on grass.
The House last week has already passed its WOTUS rule resolution and it’s up for a Senate vote. The White House has pledged a veto of the measure, should it reach President Joe Biden’s desk.
The company, known for its extensive work in soybeans, formally moves into the corn marketplace with its introduction of Maverick herbicide, now available for use this season.
Here’s to a safe planting season and a fantastic playlist.
USDA’s Equity Commission recently recommended sweeping changes across the entire government agency. What can farmers expect to see?
A new generation of metal cutting tools span the divide between hacksaw simplicity/economy to plasma cutter precision/price.
Total land in farms decreased 1.9 million acres to 893,400,000 acres in 2022 versus 2021. Here is other noteworthy farmland data, courtesy of USDA’s Farms and Land in Farms 2022 Summary.
Why Are Some Ag Retailers Sitting on High Fertilizer Prices? Making Sense of the Disparity Right Now
Fertilizer and herbicide prices continue to fall, and there are signs the decline will continue. Now the issue is the number of ag retailers sitting on high-priced inputs, which are often passed on to farmers.
A turf made with soybeans is growing in popularity, and it’s already used in popular locations like the Las Vegas Strip, Central Park and the San Diego Zoo. The turf is made by SYNLawn, in partnership with USB.
EPA is looking to evolve the existing chemical licensing program to offer more education and training in restricted use pesticides.
“It would be a lost opportunity if we just sit on the sidelines and watch other countries engage while the playing field continues to tilt against us,” said Rep. Smith (R-Neb.).
Finding a new path for ethanol demand could come in the form of higher-octane fuels. NCGA says the Next Generation Fuels Act would address climate goals while also driving up the domestic demand for corn.
Farmers are starting to ask what artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT can do for them. John Phipps went straight to the source, asking ChatGPT what it can do for farmers.
Winter is not the high precipitation time frame for many portions of farm country, Snodgrass says. One spring storm system can deliver the same amount of soil moisture as all the snowfall during the winter.
Experts agree there’s potential in the jug if used correctly and under the right expectations. Here are eight tips experts say can maximize your ROI of biologicals this growing season.
Chilean authorities on Monday confirmed the South American country’s first outbreak of avian flu in poultry, prompting it to suspend chicken exports from the country.
Envita offers corn growers season-long nitrogen availability, according to Azotic Technologies. The product retails for approximately $15 an acre.
Do some final noodling on hybrid selection, planting processes and agronomic practices to grow that big-yielding crop you want to harvest next fall. Here are five tips to help you make this season a success.
Sometimes engine oil, transmission or fuel filters resist removal. As the frustration level rises, there is a succession of alternate tools to try.
How can you reap higher yields this fall? Follow these tips to develop a plan and prep for challenges in the spring.
To put cover crop investments in motion, NRCS would draw on federal, state and private conservationists to hire “thousands” of employees for rural America.
Corn and soybean prices remained high heading into spring, but input costs and global competition remain concerns for producers.
As you gear up for planting season, let’s have a little fun. Which song below best describes your attitude about #plant23?
From USDA’s cuts to demand to recession fears, market analysts during the live U.S. Farm Report taping at Commodity Classic explain the various factors that sent corn prices lower this past week.
This 1986 Steiger Cougar 1000 with 2931 actual hours sold for record price of $50,000 on 2/25/23 consignment auction in Columbia City, IN by Schrader Real Estate and Auction.
Corteva introduces three herbicides and one biological to be added to its lineup of crop protection products.