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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.
Hay that has been cut and then rained on can lose quality in four ways.
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.
Livestock Producers Report Being Just Days Away From Running Out of Feed Due to Shipping Rail Issues
Bottlenecks along U.S. railways are growing more severe. Not only are feed users on the West Coast on the brink of running out of grain, but there are also concerns the rail issues could grow worse during harvest.
An Oregon case marks the latest in a long line of lawsuits the company has had to contend with in the past few years. Most of the 138,000 cases have come out of the U.S. residential lawn and garden marketplace.
With little to no diesel readily available to fuel harvest, wheat and other grains languish in the country’s fields. One analyst says he expects the global wheat market will be shorted 10 million metric tons.
The pest injures corn most often during the VE through V5 growth stages. Timing foliar insecticide applications is critical. They are only effective when the larvae migrate and are exposed to the pesticide.
Corn and soybean yield potential took another hit across the U.S. this past week, according to the USDA Crop Progress Report.
Lawrence M. Conyer attributes his conservation practices, including cover crops and minimum till, to his ability to manage his land to be resilient and to grow his operation at scale.
Figure out which ‘sins of spring’ are plaguing your cornfields. Also, sign up for Corn & Soybean College. It’s just a few weeks away. We have all new agronomic topics to help you take more grain to the bin this fall!
Syngenta announces the appointment of Eric Boeck as Regional Director, North America Seeds, responsible for leading the field crops strategy.
Have you been proactive in pricing this year’s expected corn crop?
The Justice Department failed in its third attempt at prosecution of chicken industry executives for price-fixing and bid rigging.
The commodity markets have been concerned about recession lately and what moves the Fed takes on monetary policy from here.
Corn Belt states like Iowa and Nebraska lead the nation in corn, ethanol and cattle production. Each benefits from the other even during these inflationary times in agriculture.
Two grim accidents, two sets of outrageously strange circumstances, and one stalwart farmer grateful for another chance at life. Here’s to the resilience of John Butler and his mouthful-of-rocks account.
Farmers have received nearly $4 billion of ERP payments so far.
Nine farmers signed the the Declaration of Independence. One who isn’t listed in the National Archives could also be categorized as one of the Founding Fathers who gave virtually all for the cause of independence
USDA’s Reports Confirm Crop Balance Sheets Keep Getting Tighter, So Why Are Grain Prices Plummeting?
USDA’s acreage report showed a surprising cut in soybean acres and corn acres under 90 million. Despite what was viewed as a bullish report, the grain markets were in major sell-off mode Thursday and Friday.
As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s dive into the backstory and symbolism of the Liberty Bell.
The outlook for Nebraska’s winter wheat crop is in question as the combines start to roll.
Estimated corn plantings raised more than expected to 89.92 million ac., all wheat acres also above expectations.
Come join Ken Ferrie at this year’s Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College, hosted by Crop-Tech Consulting, July 26-27 in Heyworth, Ill.
Farmland sales continue to steal the headlines. As prices records continue to be broken, keep some of these farmland trends in mind.
Supply chain issues and concerns about sourcing inputs for the 2022 growing season prompted more farmers to try e-commerce for pricing inputs this year as FBN says their website saw an uptick in traffic and sales.
Nebraska farmers have faced various challenges this spring and which may cut into yield prospects for the 2022 season.
All farmers suffer injuries, but the unbreakable Ward Henry was a breed apart: drill rollover, shooting, anaphylactic shock, amputation, and PTO mangling.
Strong basis bids are sparking questions about the reality of corn supplies and issues in getting grain to areas of the country that need it. Analysts are watching USDA’s Grain Stocks report this week for answers.
On Monday the Supreme Court ruled to deny R-CALF’s request to hear their lawsuit against the national beef checkoff.
Over 1,250 poll responses reveal the least favorite job you had as a kid likely centered around weeds and rocks.