New legislation would help keep the U.S. a global leader in crop innovation
The vice president of government affairs at The Fertilizer Institute says recently introduced legislation would help keep the U.S. a global leader in crop innovation. Ed Thomas says the Plant […]
EU threatens trade retaliation
Member states of the European Union say a retaliation plan is in place if trade negotiations fall apart with the U.S. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the […]
Buyers return as cash dairy prices close week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday and buyers are back after what seems like a one week vacation at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.54. […]
Spring wheat tour yields impressive results
Results from a recent crop tour indicate another bumper U.S. spring wheat crop. Dave Green with the Wheat Quality Council says scouts sampled more than 300 fields across the Dakotas […]
“Fantastic” pasture conditions in eastern Iowa, farmer says
An eastern Iowa cattle farmer says pasture conditions have been a pleasant surprise. Lisa Kubik tells Brownfield, “Pastures look fantastic. The last three to four years we’ve definitely been lacking […]
RVO’s & exemption questions throttling soy crush
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) says enough uncertainty remains in the biofuels industry to keep the nation’s soy crush plants from operating at full […]
Cash dairy markets go from active to quiet
The cash dairy market activity has gone from one extreme to the other. Katie Burgess with ever.ag tells Brownfield this past week has been eerily quiet, especially in the cheese […]
The fungicide dilemma
The decision to apply fungicide is complicated for many growers because of tight margins. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz suggests a wait and see approach. “I would guess […]
Minnesota farmer encouraged by Renewable Volume Obligation targets
A Minnesota farmer who serves on the board for Clean Fuels Alliance America says he’s encouraged by the Renewable Volume Obligation targets proposed by EPA. Chris Hill grows corn and […]
China suspends tariff exemption for U.S. ag exports
An ag economist says China’s suspension of U.S. tariff exemptions could impact the future of ag exports. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says it has helped ag goods remain […]