Cash dairy prices lower except butter Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6275. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.5150. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5125 to $1.5150. Cheese barrels were down […]
Croplan Focuses on Smart, Data-Driven Seed Decisions for Growers
With the agricultural economy tighter than ever, farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of every acre without overspending. Croplan Seed is helping growers navigate that challenge […]
U.S. Middle East tensions could create short-term grain marketing opportunities
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says escalating tensions in the Middle East could provide some marketing opportunities for U.S. farmers in the near-term. Naomi Blohm says prices moved […]
Economist: prolonged Iran conflict could trigger major commodity swings
An extension ag economist points to the duration of the military action in Iran as a major market factor. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says this is the second […]
Farmers Learn Leadership at the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship
The Missouri Grassroots Fellowship features young soybean farmers from across the state learning about the soybean industry and improving leadership skills. Luke Hopper, participant and former Missouri Soybeans intern, shares […]
Syngenta Unveils Durastak Corn Trait for 2027 with Triple-Bt Rootworm Protection
Syngenta is set to introduce Durastak, its latest corn trait technology, for the 2027 growing season. This innovation features the first-ever triple-Bt protein stack in the industry, delivering advanced control […]
Corn growers urge “do no harm” as USCMA review approaches
As the Trump administration gears up to review the United States-Mexico-Canda agreement this summer, some corn grower leaders say the stakes could not be higher. Andy Jobman with Nebraska Corn […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern to continue for the Heartland; generally mild for the season
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The eastern U.S. has the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal […]
Maximizing the Enlist Weed Control System
Corteva Agriscience U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead Dr. Eric Scherder says the Enlist system plays a critical role in a program approach to weed control and resistance management. He tells […]
New Trait Technology Targets Soybean Cyst Nematode, Helping Farmers Capture Lost Yield Potential
A new innovation in soybean production is aiming to change the way farmers manage one of their most costly and persistent threats: soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Developed by BASF, Nemasphere […]