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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.
A sleek-styled cast row unit, multiple configurations and updates to both the fertilizer system and display top the list of numerous changes.
A filing Tuesday by the Department of Justice urged a federal court in Illinois not to throw out a class action suit that consolidated several farmers’ lawsuits against John Deere over repair restrictions.
At National Farm Machinery Show and World Ag Expo, Kubota is unveiling its newest tractors.
The C-line is a lowtouch permanent grain handling system.
Boasting cab comfort, AFS Connect data management and high horsepower, the new articulated four-wheel-drive models are: Steiger 425, 475, 525, 555, 595 and 645.
Adding to its lineup of high quality, portable swing hopper augers, Ag Growth International Inc. (AGI) has added Westfield MKX 2 and Hutchinson-Mayrath HX2 series.
Early projections show a clear trend of higher input costs for 2023. Are these projections causing you to lock in inputs sooner or later? Take our poll!
Clean Fuels Alliance America is asking EPA to significantly increased the mandated amount of biomass-based diesel and biofuels over the next three years or only finalize the 2023 volumes.
John Phipps says eggs are a perfect example of an inelastic product – one barely sensitive to price. And as egg inventory ramps back up, it may be an indicator of what it could mean for egg prices in the months ahead.
Mexico on Monday announced a new decree, effectively banning imports of GMO corn. Following the declaration, Mexico quickly softened it’s stance after facing backlash from the Biden administration.
The House will take the reins in writing farm bill 2023. House Ag Chairman Thompson says the pen is “firmly” in his hand, with few tweaks to be made from 2018. The Senate says their version is nearly complete.
While Beijing denies the balloon that flew over the U.S. in early February was a government spy vessel, market analysts warn farmers the situation could ultimately impact export demand down the road.
Gary Kempker loses $40,000 per year because he cannot access his own farmland. The government, Kempker says, has turned a blind eye in favor of big business.
Picture this... a light bulb in the barn burns out. Here’s how farmers in five age brackets respond.
EPA is proposing changes to rodenticides that would result in canceling products and uses, adding more requirements to labels, and reclassifying some products to restricted use pesticides. Here’s what you need to know.
With the expansion of the U.S. soybean processing industry due to the push for green fuels farmers are looking for a new home for the extra meal...and they’re finding it in Morocco.
Morocco has a vibrant and growing protein sector, which presents an opportunity for increased sales of U.S. soybeans and meal.
A young, growing population with an appetite for protein presents an opportunity for soybean meal, in particular.
To combat volatile weather, mitigate rising input costs and meet agronomic goals, producers are making choices geared toward soil health. Here are insights and tips from three of those producers.
A Senate Ag Committee hearing Thursday on the new farm bill raised a issue that is now evident: the Title 1 farm bill safety net can no longer deal with the current ag environment.
The first-of-its-kind biotech trait is commercially available to farmers as Bollgard 3 ThryvOn cotton with XtendFlex Technology – just in time for the 2023 production season.
Volatility was the theme on Friday. Between Russia announcing plans to cut oil production, hot and dry weather in Argentina, as well as Russia’s escalation of the war in Ukraine, commodity prices shot higher.
With no GPS equipment, Kansas dairy farmer Rob Leach freehanded the number 15, the jersey number of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The result? A 100% organic manure mural to celebrate the Super Bowl.
When the Eagles clinched the NFC Championship, Pennsylvania farmer Jared Kurtz and his wife decided to have some fun on the farm, naming their newborn calves after Philadelphia Eagles players.
A Senate Ag Committee farm bill hearing focused on how the Title I safety net is no longer adequate with the current ag environment.
Oklahoma State University’s Turfgrass Research Center has a new claim to fame: creating the turf for Super Bowl 57. The Chiefs and Eagles will be play the big game on Tahoma 31, a turf developed by OSU scientists.
AI is not our buddy at the coffee shop who thinks he knows more than he does. Computer AI sophistication is advancing rapidly and will no doubt arrive at the farm gate in short order.
Angela Knuth wanted to track loads of grain during harvest. Beginning her data collection was simple and clear. Today, the increased documentation on their operation provides transparency in all aspects of their business
With 350 slices of pizza eaten every second in the U.S., it’s clearly appropriate to dedicate a national holiday to one of America’s favorite foods: pizza.
A proactive plan allows you to be ready to sell when opportunities arise as well as leave the upside open for greater profitability.