Plant sap analysis can help improve plant health, lower fungide use
Agronomist Rashelle Moss from AdvancingEcoAgriculture says watching micronutrient levels in fields can help reduce pest and disease problems, and reduce or eliminate the need for fungicide applications. The post Plant […]
MSU dairy center begins research on high oleic soybeans with new robotic feeders
The first research projects at Michigan State University’s new dairy facility will study how best to incorporate high oleic soybeans into rations. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in […]
Van Orden says new Council needed to advance year-round E15
A Wisconsin Congressman says forming the Rural Domestic Energy Council was necessary to move nationwide year-round E15 forward. Third District Republican Derrick Van Orden says the failure to include E15 […]
Beck’s agronomist shares where farmers should—and shouldn’t—cut costs
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says farmers are asking a common question this winter meeting season. “Where do I trim back and where do I do that wisely?” […]
Major Minnesota ag companies back call to reduce tension and move communities forward
Several CEOs of Minnesota-based agricultural companies are joining other business leaders in calling for a de-escalation of tensions in the state. Cargill, CHS, Hormel, and Land O’Lakes are among the […]
Soybeans, wheat start week on down note, with corn mostly lower
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s watching weather in South America, with more rain in the near-term forecast for some areas. Still, more will be […]
Clean Fuels Alliance America asks Trump to finalize RFS, 45Z rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America is urging President Trump to help bring certainty to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers ahead of his scheduled Tuesday afternoon speech in Iowa. […]
Soybean exports increased by more than 12% in 2025, could help create additional demand in 2026
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says record soybean meal exports in 2025 could help create more consistent demand for farmers in 2026. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “Farmers […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 26, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsMar. soybean meal $294.30, down $5.60Mar. soybean oil 53.89, down 10 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Hog effluent is showing promise as a fertilizer replacement for corn
The lead commercial agronomist with Precision Planting says soaring fertilizer costs have corn farmers searching for alternatives. Jason Webster says growers with hog farms in the area might have a […]