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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.
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said a Mexican plan to ban imports of GMO corn would apply to grain used for human food products, not livestock feed, based on a conversation he had with Mexican Agriculture Secretary.
In this week’s DC Signal to Noise Podcast, Jim Wiesemeyer and John Herath offer details on what is in the latest coronavirus aid announcement and what is still left to be resolved.
Problems at ports are magnifying a surge in container shipping costs. And those costs are now showing up as farmers and ranchers source farming supplies.
USDA revealed COVID-19 is still impacting U.S. pork supplies. The latest Hogs and Pigs Report showed a surprise reduction in overall numbers, including sows.
From possible sweeping policy changes to infrastructure, to more time to sign up for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that can help cover some equipment payments, here’s the top machinery headlines.
Bayer AG said on Friday it had reached an “amicable settlement” in its Monsanto unit’s long-running intellectual property dispute with Indian seed maker Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd (NSL) over genetically modified cotton seeds.
Oklahoma State University Extension has accepted the challenge of tackling a pervasive lack of rural internet connectivity.
Before you hook up the planter, consider these tips and recommendations that can help you think through the planting process and implement sound decisions.
Five-year dicamba registrations have given growers extended certainty on expectations, and Bayer has stepped up to the challenge with clear, concise tools farmers can use now.
A second bill to change the H-2A guest worker program has been introduced in the House. This version would move oversight from the Department of Labor to USDA.
The Energy Information Administration said on Thursday it will expand biofuels data in its monthly report to account for the growth in U.S. production of renewable fuels.
As USDA Vilsack prepares to testify before the House Ag Committee Thursday on the state of black farmers in the U.S., he is highlighting disparities in coronavirus aid payments to minority and disadvantaged farmers.
U.S. wheat futures fell to their lowest level of 2021 on Thursday, pressured by improving global production prospects and a firmer dollar, which tends to make U.S. grains less competitive globally, analysts said.
USDA will move forward with $20 per acre payments for price-trigger crops outlined in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) round three with checks going out starting in April.
While the market may look to bid for acres, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says some farmers are switching crop rotations—but their decision isn’t necessarily based on the futures price.
In this current period, I am seeing very strong auction prices on a variety of equipment categories — from tractors in good condition to hay equipment.
China is taking in record amounts of soybeans from the U.S., Brazil as its hog population recovers from ASF that began nearly three years ago, but import expansion into the next marketing year might be minimal.
ICE cotton futures fell on Wednesday to the lowest in more than a month on a stronger dollar and expectations that rainfall in Texas would be beneficial for the natural fiber crop
The Biden Admin. is readying a $3T infrastructure and economic plan. While officials say the plan centers around roads and infrastructure projects, critics say that’s only a small piece of the potential proposal.
Lingering impacts of the 2020 derecho could play into the 2021 acreage battle. An Iowa State agronomist says farmers could face more volunteer corn, and soybean herbicides may be the best option to control the issue.
Weather is always a factor in the commodity markets, but this year, weather could be an even bigger catalyst for higher or lower prices.
Farm Credit Mid-America returns a record $200 million to eligible customers this month. Watch to learn more.
Time is running out to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.
If you have used equipment to sell, listen up. From “What’s it worth?” to “How do I maximize resale value?” check out the answers to your top machinery questions.
Farmers have reason for hope. For one, USDA projects ag exports to rebound from the low levels of recent years to $152 billion in 2021.
The acreage battle is tricky this year, with most estimates pointing to an increase in overall acres, there are some acres that can’t be switched. That’s as StoneX says farmers had a record fall applying fertilizer.
