Soybean prices jump after Trump says China could buy more U.S. soybeans
The soybean markets moved higher after President Trump posted on social media China might more buy more ag products, including 20 million tons of soybeans in the current marketing year. […]
Bunge says Viterra merger has positioned the company for strong growth in 2026
A Missouri-based agribusiness says last year’s merger with Viterra is helping the company grow its global footprint. Bunge CEO Greg Heckman says the company is better positioned to connect with farmers in the world’s largest production areas. “We […]
Strong Brazil growing conditions expected to offset Argentina dryness and pressure prices
An operational meteorologist with Aura Commodities says recent dry weather in Argentina isn’t likely to impact overall South American crop production. Xander Lowry says conditions in Brazil are more than […]
Delaro Complete is Another Option for Disease Control
In this Managing for Profit, Mercedes Diaz, technical product lead at Bayer Crop Science, discusses the effectiveness of Delaro Complete foliar fungicide compared to other products on the market. Listen […]
Debate grows as South Dakota eyes cell-cultured meat ban
The South Dakota Senate is expected to vote as early as Wednesday on a bill that would ban cell-cultured protein. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is in favor of the […]
Stine: New seed genetics key to boosting yields in tight ag economy
Despite a challenging rural economy, the president of Stine Seed Company says growers shouldn’t pull back on investing in new genetics. “The ag economy is not wonderful, but there’s hope […]
Global spending power creates new opportunities to grow U.S. beef demand
Opportunities to grow beef demand is a bright spot. The head of the US Meat Export Federation says the increase in spending power around the globe bodes well for the […]
Ag land specialist: Some farmland sales still setting records despite uneven market
An ag land specialist says farmland market conditions have been a mixed bag to start the year. Thomas Schutter with Farmers National Company says fewer acres came to the market […]
Decline in dollar boosts soybean, corn futures
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts found some support at these price levels and the dollar sold off a little after the recent bounce. Brazil’s record […]
Cattle, hog futures higher on Tuesday
At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher ahead of the week’s direct trade, supported by the midday strength in boxed beef and the historically tight […]