Agriculture News
Farm leaders call for answers as DOJ investigates fertilizer pricing and consolidation
The conflict in the Middle East has renewed scrutiny over transparency in agricultural input pricing. Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue tells Brownfield fertilizer costs have been volatile and the
More Choices, Better Control
The Enlist weed control system gives farmers many options to incorporate a program approach to weed control. With Enlist One Herbicide as the cornerstone of the program, Corteva Market Development
Rancher describes heartbreak after wildfire burns hundreds of thousands of acres in Nebraska
A rancher in western Nebraska says she’s still processing the destruction of a large wildfire that raced across the area recently. “Just a lot of heartbreak and a lot of
Farmers concerned over fertilizer duopoly
Two corn farmers in the Northern Plains say market consolidation has led to a lack of competition in the U.S. fertilizer industry, causing a price increase for farmers. “Our highest
Planting on hold as rain and cool weather slow fieldwork
Missouri farmers say planting will be on hold a few more weeks due to the recent widespread rains and cooler temperatures. Tim Gottman in northeast Missouri says there’s been some
Hawkins: more ad-hoc assistance being discussed
The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau says U.S. lawmakers continue to work on additional ad-hoc assistance for U.S. farmers. Garrett Hawkins says Senators John Boozman and John Hoeven have
More farmers are exploring grazing options
An NRCS consultant says more farmers want to use grazing to cut costs and improve soil health. Adam Abel is the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Grazing Lands Specialist for
Hawley questions top fertilizer companies on price spikes
A U.S. Senator from Missouri has contacted five of the largest fertilizer producers in the United States to ensure fairness in the market. Through letters, Josh Hawley questioned CF Industries,
Wheat higher Friday on winter storm concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling but closed well above the session lows and saw a solid weekly gain. That week-to-week rise was largely linked to
Hardin and Shelby County farmers named Ohio Master Farmers for soil health leadership
This year’s Ohio Master Farmers have made soil health central to their management. Third-generation farmer Jerry McBride grows 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hardin County using 100 percent no-till and cover
