Strong demand drives U.S. ethanol supplies to 51-week low as production and exports rise
Strong demand has pulled the U.S. ethanol supply to a near-one year low. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks of 21.919 million barrels were the lowest in 51 […]
Extended shutdown could threaten grain trade outreach
The chairman of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council says an extended government shutdown could put vital trade outreach at risk. Mark Wilson, who farms in north central Illinois, says […]
SpeakAg Pioneer program helping state officers strengthen communication skills
A nationwide leadership initiative is helping the next generation of leaders strengthen and advance their communication skills. Lauren Agrotte with Indiana FFA says the Speak Ag Pioneer Program is teaching participants how […]
New initiative will help inform Federal Reserve about ag industry
A new initiative from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City could help inform federal policy that impacts the ag industry. Nathan Kauffman says the Center for the Ag and […]
Favorable weather accelerates South American soybean and corn planting
Planting conditions are favorable for South American farmers. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says about a quarter of the Brazilian soybean crop is planted. “The big state of […]
Laureates say progress against global hunger has stalled
Past recipients of the World Food Prize are calling for bold action on food security. “Progress against hunger has come to a standstill,” said 2010 World Food Prize winner David […]
Illinois cattle producers say Argentinian beef imports threaten markets and herd health
The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) says the organization has concerns about the Trump administration’s efforts to lower beef prices. “We’re strongly opposed to the federal […]
Milk production up more than 3% in August, pushing dairy prices down
Increasing milk supplies are pressuring dairy prices. Compeer Financial ag economist Megan Roberts says there’s more inventory year-over-year. “So as we look at the most recent September USDA milk production, […]
Farm policy expert warns ad hoc payments could destabilize ag markets
A farm policy specialist says the potential for ad hoc payments to become problematic is massive. Jonathan Coppess leads the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois. “It’s just […]
DEKALB Corn Traits
DEKALB corn traits are built on strong genetics and proven performance to deliver consistent results year after year. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow Technical Agronomist Jim […]