Soybean Innovation Lab spared through donation
The director of the Soybean Innovation Lab, at the University of Illinois, says its progress toward developing a global soybean value chain will continue. “It’s a lovely gift. It’s a […]
Minnesota FFA students commit to ag education
More than 20 Minnesota FFA students pledged to become ag teachers during the Minnesota FFA Convention Tuesday. Twenty-two Minnesota FFA members signed with nine universities and technical colleges during a […]
Rains delay corn planting
The recent rains have kept west-central Missouri farmer Ronnie Russell from wrapping up corn planting. “The last day I planted was this past Saturday and I was pushing it a […]
EPA’s PFAS plan includes path forward for biosolids
The Environmental Protection Agency could be moving forward with plans to address PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination from biosolids as part of recently announced action plans. Administrator Lee […]
Planting progress pressures soybeans, corn
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 18% of the U.S. crop is planted, faster than average, and with generally favorable conditions expected this week. Globally, soybeans are monitoring […]
Grain indemnity bill provides needed changes for Indiana farmers
The chair of the Indiana Senate Ag Committee says the state’s farmers will have added protections in the event of a grain elevator failure. Jean Leising says Senate Bill 461 provides […]
Back and forth trade dispute leads to continued market volatility
Photo of Jim McCormick by Brent Barnett/Brownfield An ag economist says the trade dispute between the U.S. and China has created some uncertainty for the commodity markets. “These tariffs that […]
St. Paul Highland Park named Minnesota Premier FFA Chapter
For the first time an urban chapter has been named the Premier FFA Chapter in Minnesota. Highland Park Senior High ag teacher and FFA advisor Harley Brown says the St. […]
Corn, soybean markets monitor planting weather
An ag economist says the markets haven’t been impacted by planting delays in parts of the Midwest. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says some areas have received a good amount […]
Farmer discusses planting delays in southern South Dakota
A farmer in southeastern South Dakota says planting progress has slowed due to wet conditions. Brian Hefty farms nearly 3500 acres with his brother Darren near Sioux Falls. “We’re dealing […]
