Beef demand faces headwinds

An ag economist says strong demand for beef continues despite headwinds. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there are multiple areas that are cause for concern. “What is […]

Soybean aphids becoming more prevalent

A crop protection specialist says soybean aphid detections are starting to become more prevalent across parts of the Midwest. Ron Geis with Corteva says soybean aphid pressure can develop very […]

Smith: China needs U.S. soybeans

The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says farmers shouldn’t worry about a lack of interest in ag exports from the world’s largest soybean buyer. Jason Smith […]

Soybean Diseases to Watch

The beginning of August is a critical time for disease management in soybeans. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear recommendations from Michigan State University’s plant pathologist for reducing the […]

Not as much old crop this year

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says most of their customers have wrapped up marketing the 2024 crop. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “There was quite a bit of unpriced old […]

Grassley weighs in on USDA reorganization plan

The senior senator from Iowa says USDA should’ve consulted Senate Ag Committee members before announcing its reorganization plan. Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield, “They wouldn’t have picked Des Moines, Iowa, but […]