U.S. and China talk tariffs in Spain, soybean purchases still uncertain
The U.S. and China held trade discussions in Madrid, Spain over the weekend. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says disputes over tariffs were a focal point. “I don’t think […]
Labor on the minds of meat packers
The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is […]
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post […]
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. […]
Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain
Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in […]
Late-summer warmth continues; beneficial rainfall ahead for the southern, western Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except along the northern Atlantic Coast, with the northern Plains and the western Gulf Coast region […]
Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers
Nadja Barletta, brand activation manager, with Strauss says the companies clothing lines provides farmers and ranchers comfort and durability for any season in any condition. The post Strauss workwear provides […]
A few showers on the Plains; late-season warmth continues across most of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, late-season warmth remains solidly in place, despite the arrival of a weak cold front and isolated rain showers west of the Mississippi Valley. Monday’s high temperatures […]
Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices
The Secretary of Agriculture says the Trump administration is working on a financial bridge for America’s farmers who are facing low commodity prices. “I know it is one of the […]
Senator Duckworth: Biotechnology investment is key to U.S. food and national security
Congress continues to work to keep the U.S. at the forefront of biotechnology innovation. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology recently released a report that included policy recommendations to […]