Agriculture News
Economy driving interest in small ruminants
The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification. Cliff Schuette, southern Illinois farmer and president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, says interest is growing in small
Using precision ag technology to help farmers make more informed management decisions
The global crop intelligence lead at Earth Daily says more farmers are using precision ag technology to make better crop management decisions. Nick Ortman says satellite imagery is helping producers
PepsiCo says farmer partnerships are key to making progress toward 2030 regenerative agriculture goals
PepsiCo is making progress towards implementing 10 million acres of regenerative agriculture globally by 2030. Margaret Henry, vice president of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, says farmers are seeing the long-term
When is the right time to apply a fungicide?
On this episode of Managing for Profit, Iowa State University Extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson discusses what the research shows regarding fungicide timing in corn and soybeans. She also updates the
High soil pH could trigger iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans
An agronomist says soybeans grown in the Upper Midwest could be susceptible to iron deficiency chlorosis. Brian Ternus with Mustang Seeds tells Brownfield IDC happens when the crop cannot take
Wheat rises, watching global trade, weather
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Hot, dry weather in some key growing areas will likely have an impact on crop ratings. The crop is developing faster than
The Nature Conservancy urges Michigan to expand Rural Prosperity Office, reward conservation
A new report by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan analyzes how policy changes can address barriers for rural prosperity and healthy natural resources. Director of Policy Richard Bowman tells Brownfield
SCOTUS glyphosate ruling shifts legal focus to EPA, future pesticide litigation
A staff attorney with the National Ag Law Center says a recent U.S. Supreme Court action strengthens the argument that the U.S. EPA, not states, should determine pesticide warning labels.
Indiana B20 Club looking to expand statewide biodiesel adoption
Indiana’s B20 Club is expanding to help reduce emissions and increase demand for soybeans. Jason Armes with the City of Carmel says it’s a win for farmers and biodiesel users.
Cattle futures fall as cash trade weakens; lean hogs rally on strong demand
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were down and feeders were mostly lower, watching direct trade develop at sharply lower prices. Contracts did attempt a rally around midday, but were
