Agriculture News
EPA approves Bayer’s Convintro herbicide, introduces new weed control mode of action for U.S. farmers
The EPA has granted federal registration for Bayer’s Convintro herbicide, a new mode of action that will soon be available to U.S. farmers. Kati Price, technical product lead at Bayer Crop
Rehagen: 45Z updates remove key penalty on U.S. soybean growers
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America is encouraged by recent guidance on the Clean Fuel Production Credit. Donnell Rehagen says updates to 45Z through the One Big Beautiful Bill
Cautious optimism around year-round E15
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the clock is ticking on getting nationwide, year-round E15 across the finish line. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, tells
Compeer’s Economic Minute – USDA’s Crop Acreage Report
The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses market reactions,
Farm groups push 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol in USTR investigation
Several agricultural groups are encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Brazilian ethanol. “We need to have access to their markets just like they
A return to very warm, hot and generally drier weather for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures in New England. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of
Michigan corn condition striving compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Michigan corn condition preforming well compared to other crops
A Thumb-area farmer says corn seems to be adapting to challenging weather conditions the best this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “It looks to be a really good crop, it has that
Lerner: heat dome impact should be limited
An ag meteorologist says the heat dome in the forecast for the U.S. Plains isn’t expected to have a widespread impact on pollinating corn, the growing crops or livestock. “As
Cattle futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher watching direct business, feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. August live cattle closed $.12 lower at
