The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Veronica Nigh says it’s impacting some U.S. farmers more than others. “As far as growers’ ability to pre-purchase fertilizer, […]
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A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the growing season is off to a good start on his farm now that
Corn and soybean planting is moving quickly this spring, running well ahead of the national average. The USDA says 76% of
Planting wrapped up for some Missouri farmers before the rain resumed earlier this week. Rance Daniels, who farms in the Missouri
A Democratic sponsor of E-15 legislation says passing the bill through the U.S. House was much more difficult than it should
The leader of the American Biogas Council says digestate from anaerobic digesters is a great source of crop nutrients. Patrick Serfass
A farmer in central Michigan says he finished planting on Friday. Dave Williams of Elsie tells Brownfield, “We wanted to start planting soybeans
An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says
