The new president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s a renewed interest on Capitol Hill to address ag labor challenges. Duane Simpson says politics previously made it difficult for Congress to pass legislation, but some things have changed. “The politics of solving the ag labor problem in the middle of […]
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Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns.
Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb says the move is
Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South
An agricultural group focused on transportation says the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad might take longer than
Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as
Sep. corn closed at $3.91 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 14 centsAug.
Commentary. Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the
