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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says dryness is a major factor impacting corn condition ratings in some areas. U.S. corn crop condition ratings dropped another 4 points this week, according to the latest USDA report.
Could Palmer amaranth, the king of resistant weeds and crippler of herbicides, be dethroned by its own sex drive? A herbicide-free technology is under testing and aims to attack pigweed with its own pollen.
A 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies is coming to a temporary close as the U.S. and European Union have agreed to a truce, and it could spill over into a positive move for certain U.S. agricultural goods.
Dr. Rick Haney joins the Field Work podcast to discuss the soil health test he developed helped farmers get a true picture of what was going on beneath the surface.
Futures on the federal funds rate on Wednesday raised bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy in early 2023 after Fed projections showed at least two rate increases that year.
Meteorologist Mike Hoffman has the latest Root Zone Moisture Map.
If the Michigan project continues on pace, the company would break ground this fall with the facility being completed in the next three years.
A bipartisan infrastructure plan in Congress is gaining support, with the number of Senators working on the bill now doubled, expanding to 21 members. The proposed legislation would still need additional support.
As higher commodity prices could entice more farmers to make technology investments, Ken Ferrie expects the use of variable rate technology to grow over the next five to 10 years.
Meteorologist Mike Hoffman makes note of some important improvements in the drought monitor.