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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.
Decatur, Mich. farmer Mike Stamp faces a 14 count indictment stemming from his 2012 bankruptcy, including federal crop insurance fraud.
As President-elect Joe Biden is set to be sworn in Wednesday, renewable fuels groups are focused on what a new administration will mean for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Ethanol demand continues to be a question in 2021. USDA cut its ethanol demand estimate in the latest WASDE report, a move with which some analysts disagree. USDA’s Chief Economist explains the latest adjustments.
From the unpredictability with trade to easing of regulations, the past four years have been a whirlwind with farmers, ranchers and policy experts looking back at the Trump Administration’s impact on agriculture.
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Written by: Brenton Rossman, Retail Account Lead for Premier Crop Systems
USDA revealed this week the soybean stocks to use scenario is record tight for this time of year. Analysts explain why that could create even higher prices in the months ahead.
MN Millennial Farmer’s YouTube videos have been viewed 163 million times. Now, he’s using his social media platform to give back to rural fire departments by raising $60,000.
USDA is making available more than $2 billion in additional CFAP funding.
Across central Virginia in 2020, American Farmland Trust tested a Sustainable Grazing Pilot Project designed to help livestock producers adopt regenerative farm and ranch management practices.
USDA announced the release of $2.3 billion in leftover funds from the first and second rounds of the Coronavirus Food Aid Program (CFAP) on Friday, most of it to benefit contract hog and poultry producers.
Depending on what stage of the crop’s lifecycle the weeds emerge, growers could see weaker, suppressed weeds that don’t steal as much yield, or strong, huge weeds that wreak havoc.
In a split second one life ended, and dozens of lives would never be the same. Ralph Griesbaum was practically born operating a tractor, it was like breathing, but hazards are always present in ag operations.
Check out the new NPPC campaign that’s turning heads and bringing to light how U.S. pork producers protect the environment.
Former Tyson Foods Waterloo, Iowa, plant managers dispute claims of how an “office pool” regarding COVID-19 was portrayed in news stories and deny it was about how many employees would contract the virus.
By now, you’re familiar with the idea of the 4 Rs of nitrogen. Is it worth the hype? Test plots indicate these factors, combined with specific hybrid characteristics can have huge yield implications.
USDA’s crop reports made major changes, with the historic cut to corn yield drawing scrutiny. What was the reasoning behind the large adjustment to corn yield this late in the year? USDA’s Chief Economist explains.
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Farmers may be eligible for an increase to their original Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or perhaps qualify for a second PPP loan.
When obtaining credit to manage a profitable farming operation, it pays to be proactive rather than spontaneous.
While summer annuals steal the spotlight in most cases, it’s important you don’t sleep on winter annual weeds. Early-season corn and soybean plants can suffer when winter annuals are left unchecked, reducing yield.
With only days left in office, the renewable fuels industry expects the current EPA to announce a portion of small refinery exemptions for 2019. However, Growth Energy says it’s doing everything it can to stop it.
The nitrogen that stays put. The innovation farmers have been waiting for.
Most farmers assume they can elect to defer these proceeds to 2021. But you must follow certain rules to qualify.
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Modern Monetary Theory [MMT] has one thing going for it, though – reality.
The rising prices of corn and soybeans had farmers in the buying mood big time in the last few months of the year.
In a matter of a few short years, you can undo more than 100 years of work. How? For each 1” of topsoil that is eroded, it takes at least 100 years to regenerate.
Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly and happy soul. The story hasn’t lost its luster in 50 years, even when it comes to the iconic corn cob pipe. We take you to a pipe company continuing to make corn cob pipes today.
You’ve thought about who will run your farm in the future. You may have even identified the next leader. But have you shared those plans and dreams with your team?