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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.
Ongoing litigation contributed to the company’s decision. However, farmers and retailers will continue to have access to glyphosate for weed control, company officials say.
Every corner of the used equipment market is on fire, so what should I to highlight? Let’s go big horsepower, as in 4WD and track tractors.
The Senate cleared a key procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal Wednesday, which could set Biden’s infrastructure focus into action. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it “a very big moment.”
A Senate hearing on Capitol Hill this week focused on “beefing up the supply chain,” but it was the prices paid to producers also in focus, as Senators pressed on everything from price discovery to transparency.
The opportunity to be in the black this year has many farmers stretching their financial legs and budgets. If the family is going to spend money, make sure it’s on products and services that will pay the farm back
Competition in the meat sector was a focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday. The same day of the House Ag Committee’s hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee put the meatpacking industry in the hot seat with calls for change.
USDA shows only 9% of the spring wheat crop is rated good to excellent. 66% is rated poor to very poor. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says you have to go back to 1988 to find a spring wheat crop rated this poor.
ADM reported an almost 52% rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as strong crop export demand and oilseed crushing margins boosted the U.S. grains merchant’s core agricultural services business.
Like it or not, delivering consistent excellent value is foundational but not transformative.
Are you struggling to hire? You’re not alone. The 2021 Farm Journal Labor Survey found most farm employers and ag retailers are finding it harder to fill positions.
New WHIP+ legislation made its way out of the House Agriculture Committee Tuesday. The $8.5B bill expands not only the type of weather events and resulted losses covered, but also the level of drought needed to qualify.
The dairy producer talks about the operation’s recent U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award win, its journey to becoming a certified B Corporation and its investment in engaging the public about food production.
As the “Right to Repair” movement continues, should farmers have the right to repair all parts of their equipment? John Phipps talks about how the White House’s recent decision could impact farm intellectual property.
The Green Book that President Biden released this year has several tax provisions that may negatively affect your farm operation. Let’s dive in.
Here are five big lessons of the current used machinery market.
The senator supports legislative action because of concerns that small producers are losing money on cattle due to being unable to spot market.
The lessons of perseverance, hard work, repetition and team-focused collaboration all started and have since been honed into a sharpened point, in part, thanks to my time in FFA.
Even with the heat in the forecast, rains have helped remove the panic from the corn and soybean markets the past month. And as July enters its final weeks, the corn “weather market” may be behind the U.S.
Ready for a laugh? Australian farmer San Heagney recently shared a video about things you’ll never hear farmers say.
AgriTalk’s Davis Michaelsen and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss what’s on the agenda for lawmakers before the August recess, including the infrastructure plan, meatpacking issues, WHIP+ and more.
Making sure your farm is not damaged during severe winter weather means planning ahead. Nationwide consultant and Iowa farmer Erin Cumings shares her tips.
April planting increased yield even with a freeze.
July rains calmed some concern about the corn crop this year, but between crop conditions, weather issues and other factors stirring in the markets, analysts say soybeans may still have a bullish story this summer.
U.S. and Chinese officials met face-to-face for high-level talks, and the meeting had a tense tone as the countries remain at odds over issues from cyber security to human rights.
As smoke covers much of the Midwest, it’s providing a layer of protection from high heat in areas like eastern North Dakota. One agronomist says some of the crops in the central and western parts are already fried.
Mortgage underwriters often have trouble figuring out how to fit farmers into conforming loan requirements.
In soybeans, look for white mold issues this week. Initial symptoms generally develop in the R3 to R6 production stages.
AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer discuss new court rulings affecting the renewable fuel standard, senate hearings on immigrant farm workers, pressure on the crude oil market and more.
Carl Lucas’ unlikely survival after falling into the steel grip of a PTO shaft is a chilling account of farm machinery danger: “Look at me and learn. Look at my missing arm and remember.”
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