USDA raises corn, soybean crop guesses on acreage increases
The USDA has raised their expectations for 2026 U.S. corn and soybean production. Corn is now seen at 16.013 billion bushels, with soybeans at 4.519 billion bushels, both up slightly […]
Diversifying dairy trade: IDFA identifies Uzbekistan as top emerging market
A trade policy expert says the International Dairy Foods Association is working to expand new market opportunities for U.S. dairy exports. Becky Rasdall Vargas says IDFA’s latest Project Diversify report […]
Optimizing nutrient efficiency brings economic benefits
Soaring fertilizer prices are leading many farmers to adjust their nutrient management plans. Drew Beckman, field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids, says research shows many producers are applying more nitrogen than […]
AgriNovus Indiana: AI and farmer-led innovation is helping shape the future of agriculture
The CEO of AgriNovus Indiana says farmer-led innovations are creating new opportunities for the state’s agbioscience economy. Christy Wright says the organization’s Velocity accelerator program is helping farmers address production […]
How the current ag economy is impacting crop and livestock producers differently
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Michael Langemeier with Purdue University breaks down the latest Ag Economy Barometer survey and how sentiment is impacting both crop and livestock producers. […]
Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were higher waiting on direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. Direct cash cattle trade […]
AgroExpo highlights advances in farm technology, research and equipment
The head of AgroLiquid says opening their main research site has given farmers and agribusinesses a place to evaluate the latest technology in real time. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the […]
Corn fungicide strategy evolves as disease spectrum shifts
An extension plant pathologist sees a shift in the corn disease spectrum. Daren Mueller with Iowa State University says when fungicide use started to become common, the main pathogens were […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat down ahead of WASDE update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating dipped 1% but development is ahead of average, with generally seasonal weather. The trade will […]
Beck’s encourages growers to scout for red crown rot
A regional agronomy manager with Beck’s says red crown rot has been expanding across parts of the Corn Belt. Jon Skinner tells Brownfield red crown rot is a very aggressive […]