New crop corn, soybean export sales top 40 million bushels
New crop corn and soybean export sales were solid during the week ending July 23rd. The USDA says new crop corn showed a week-to-week improvement led by unknown destinations and […]
National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply, and Starlink partnership to expand rural broadband access for ag youth
A new partnership with the National 4-H Council, Tractor Supply Company, and Starlink is helping expand access to reliable internet in rural communities. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says more than $500,000 from […]
EPA says label reviews help keep crop protection tools available
A regional EPA administrator says the agency is working to ensure farmers don’t lose access to effective crop protection tools. Region 7’s Jim Macysays his division has been reviewing thousands […]
Wheat price jump attracting acres
A jump in the wheat market is catching the attention of producers. “Prices jumped up in the last week. We were going to have 90 acres to plant this fall, […]
Farm Rescue delivering aid to Nebraska wildfire victims
Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers […]
Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects
An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern […]
New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production
New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and […]
Seasonal warmth & heat across the Heartland; scattered showers & storms developing on parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms are overspreading the western tier of the region, including Nebraska and the Dakotas. Dry weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, […]
Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand
A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting […]
Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, […]