Nutrien Ag Solutions launches Farmer 2050 to encourage the next generation of agriculture
The head of marketing at Nutrien Ag Solutions says a long-standing partnership with the National FFA Organization is an investment in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Brian Knifong tells […]
Illinois ag director skeptical of long-term benefits in new U.S.–China trade deal
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says he’s unsure about the long-term benefits of the newly announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. “From my perspective, some […]
Local soybean crush plant bringing new opportunities for Nebraska farmers
Northeast Nebraska farmer Anne Meis says a local soybean crush plant has been a game changer this harvest season. “We’re excited about that market being in this area. We’re hoping […]
Usset: soybean demand surge echoes ethanol boom of two decades ago
The bullish combination of renewed purchases by China and surging domestic crush has the U.S. soybean market poised for a breakout. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset […]
Fall fieldwork in full swing as eastern Iowa harvest wraps up
Fall fieldwork is in full swing as harvest winds down in eastern Iowa. Syngenta agronomic service representative Dalton Webster says farmers are making headway on tillage and applying burndown herbicides […]
FFA member helping support farmer mental health after Hurricane Helene
An FFA member from Erwin, Tennessee says the impacts of Hurricane Helene on her community inspired her to take a closer look at farmer mental health. Senior Abby Petterson says […]
Near-seasonal, late-October weather, temperatures across much of the Heartland
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HPAI found in commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County, Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact poultry facilities in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was found in a commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County. […]
Secretary Rollins says USDA remains committed to supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers
The head of USDA says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting America’s farmers and ranchers. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says China’s first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year […]
Cattle futures mixed, waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.20 higher at $231.10 […]