Landus offering soybean premium through biofuel tax credit
Iowa farmers looking to add value to their soybeans could take advantage of a biofuel tax credit. Landus Director of Soy Processing Sales and Marketing Blake Hoover says there is […]
NFU concerned about monopolization of ag
The president of the National Farmers Union says consolidation in ag is hurting America’s farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew says their members continue to voice concern over monopolization. “Not just […]
U.S. ag fairs and fairgrounds drive $52B economic impact
A new report from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions shows agricultural fairs generate nearly $52 billion in economic impact across the United States. David Grindle, president and CEO, […]
Brazil ups record corn, soybean output again as yields soar
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to increase its already record large corn and soybean production estimates. That follows rises in planted area and generally better weather during most of […]
Pillen: U.S. must reduce trade dependence on China, Brazil
Nebraska’s governor says the U.S needs to continue to diversify export markets. Jim Pillen says producers can no longer depend on China or Brazil because they are unreliable trading partners. […]
Weather woes in key growing regions set to impact WASDE Report
A StoneX managing director says he expects worsening crop conditions to be reflected in this week’s supply and demand report. Mark Gold tells Brownfield corn estimates could be shaved by […]
Seitec Genetics president talks new product line up
Dennis Bracht, president of Seitec Genetics, talks new product lines and financing options available to farmers for the 2026 crop year. The post Seitec Genetics president talks new product line […]
Corn breeder says new developments take time
A corn breeder says it takes time to bring new traits and features to market. Bruce Nagel with Renk Seed says they develop new varieties at their Sun Prairie Wisconsin […]
Cattle futures mixed at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $.97 higher at […]
Markets drift lower on USDA yield uncertainty
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is getting ready for Friday’s USDA numbers, expecting a slight cut in yield. The lack of new crop export demand […]