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Dutch researchers think it’s possible to modify the weather in one of the driest regions in the world, the Sinai Peninsula, and restore a green, fertile plain by restarting the area’s water cycle.

Corn production is down 5% from last year, forecast at 14.4 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to increase their production 2% from 2021, forecast at 4.53 billion bushels,

Corn and soybeans closed higher on Friday after the WASDE numbers, with wheat and livestock futures lower on profit taking before the weekend.

China’s ag ministry cut its estimate for 2021-22 (Oct.-Sept.) soybean imports to 91.0 MMT. . .

Grains mixed ahead of the WASDE Report, livestock start mixed and then slide on profit taking after the higher day Thursday. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag kicks off the market day with Michelle Rook.

The best analysis of this year’s data will be to compare state-by-state results to past Pro Farmer Crop Tour data, with close attention to the percentage changes.

President Joe Biden is “very cautious” about making a move on the Trump-era tariffs on China and is still assessing his options, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday.

USDA scientists are testing new cloud seeding technology to help fight drought by unlocking more rain from clouds. The key ingredients are tap water and a small electrical charge.

Pollinators placed on international conservation organization’s Red List as endangered. Habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and disease were cited as some of the major factors in the species’ decline.