Dicamba back for cotton: EPA approval arrives “just in time”
The National Cotton Council says it’s pleased the U.S. EPA will allow the use of over-the-top dicamba herbicides for the next two years. “They did get it out just in […]
Sorghum, soybean export inspections rise year-over-year
The USDA’s weekly export inspections numbers were mostly up on the year. Soybeans and sorghum inspections as of the week ending February 5th continue to pick up the pace thanks […]
Proactive financial reviews are a critical tool to farm risk management
An ag attorney says regular financial reviews could help producers avoid loan defaults and bankruptcy. Austin Peiffer is with Iowa-based Ag and Business Legal Strategies. “It’s essential to have a cash flow,” […]
USDA reports strong December gains for cheese, butter; dry milk production lags
The USDA says processors increased production of most dairy products in December, with butter seeing the largest monthly gains. Total cheese production was 1.28 billion pounds, nearly seven percent more […]
NASDA: New trade agreements could open the door for U.S. farmers
The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the Trump administration needs to prioritize maintaining current and finalizing new trade deals. Ted McKinney, the former Undersecretary for Trade […]
Grain markets search for pricing opportunities as old-crop supplies linger
The grain merchandiser with Premier Cooperative says many farmers are likely still holding onto significant portions of their 2025 corn and soybean crops. Doug Crop tells Brownfield, “In central Illinois, […]
Farmers Still Need Full Right-to-Repair Access, NFU Says
The vice president for advocacy with National Farmers Union says EPA’s latest right to repair guidance isn’t a complete fix. Mike Stranz says the agency’s guidance was much needed. […]
Planting delays raise risk for Brazil’s safrinha corn crop
Planting delays are anticipated for Brazil’s second crop corn. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says about 15 percent of the safrinha crop has been planted. “The big state […]
Ernst says decade-long E15 debate must be settled by Congress
One lawmaker says the debate over nationwide, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends has gone on longer than she ever anticipated. Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa says the […]
Farm Bureau: H-2A worker certifications show how critical ag labor shortages have become
An ag economist says nationwide H-2A guest worker program increases indicate growing labor shortages in all sectors of agriculture. American Farm Bureau Federation’s Samantha Ayoub tells Brownfield, “We have just […]