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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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A roundup of farm machinery and ag tech news and product releases for the week of July 15, 2024.
Top Federal Reserve officials said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank is “closer” to cutting interest rates given inflation’s improved trajectory and a labor market in better balance, remarks that set the stage for a first reduction in borrowing costs in September.
New research finds the surge in grocery prices was driven mainly by substantial increases in commodity prices and supermarket wages, rather than price gouging.
Rural Kansas landowner Scott Johnson says the state’s demand for surprise, no-warrant access to his property is a violation of the Bill of Rights.
People can make better decisions for their farm and find firmer financial footing for their operation when they are able to see the potential ramifications of their decisions, says one industry leader.
Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, shares the global factors currently influencing the fertilizer market.
South Carolina Farm Couple Turns Nightmare into Dream Come True
The push for more solar energy projects across the U.S. is intersecting with agriculture, and as farmland has become a key target for projects in the Midwest, it’s creating some eye-popping offers.
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
Some growers are struggling with waterlogged fields that are producing stunted, yellowing corn. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie offers farmers hope and help with his practical, no-nonsense recommendations.
Sid Miller, current Texas Ag Commissioner, and Kip Tom, an Indiana farmer who served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration, react to the shooting at the rally in Butler, Penn., over the weekend.
New digital tool boosts precise nutrient applications.
Corn growers in the western and central U.S. will benefit from faster seed deliveries and more efficient customer service, company officials report.
An attack was made on former President Donald Trump Saturday afternoon during a rally in Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden appeared on camera Saturday night to condemn the shooting.
USDA raised both old crop exports and feed usage by 75 million bushels. Standard Grain’s Joe Vaclavik describes the report as “the friendliest report you possibly could have received from USDA.”
Nick Preissler is the first farmer to earn top prize in the Nitrogen Management Class of the NCGA National Corn Yield Contest.
Industry news and notes for July 12, 2024.
Salford Group is introducing the AB640 90-foot air boom applicator - which holds the potential to cover 22% more ground than traditional 70-foot applicators.
From increasing difficulty in accessing households due to new telephone technologies to concerns about data privacy and time constraints from farmers, the number of farmers participating in USDA surveys is on the decline.
June sales of tractors dropped 16% compared to 2023, while combine sales were down 31%.
This group’s story may have totally upended how business is done in our nation’s capital and in almost every industry across the entire nation, including agriculture.
Arizona judge denies prosecutors request to leave open possibility of a new trial which he said would amount to harassment of the defendant.
Ken Ferrie outlines various treatment scenarios, depending on what farmers find in their fields. He cautions that severe infections can easily cause 60-bu.-per-acre yield losses.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee provided several key insights into the current economic landscape and potential future monetary policy actions.
From a pragmatic approach to purchasing new technology to making more of the buying decisions on the farm, there are some interesting trends transpiring as more Next Gen farmers identify as an owner/operator on their farm.
Headwinds in interest rates, inflation and commodity prices seem to have little impact on land values, though single-digit decreases in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio have been reported.
The Federal Reserve has four more chances this calendar year to cut interest rates. Since July 2023, the system has kept its benchmark interest rate steady at a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Farm machinery notes for the week of July 7, 2024.
Company leaders share this decision is mutually beneficial and came as a result of Silveus’ continued growth as well as Risk Strategies’ interest in expanding into agriculture.