Kansas farmer says tassel wrap issue not widespread on his farm
A farmer in central Kansas says he’s identified some pollination issues in his corn crop. Paul Penner says tassel wrap appeared earlier this month – a condition where leaves fail […]
Ricketts says trade tactics could get China to an agreement
A U.S. Senator says he remains optimistic that the President’s trade negotiating tactics will allow more exports of American ag goods. Republican Pete Rickets of Nebraska says current negotiations with […]
NCFC: Congress has renewed interest in ag labor
The new president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says there’s a renewed interest on Capitol Hill to address ag labor challenges. Duane Simpson says politics previously […]
Most Illinois crops look good despite varied conditions
A representative of Gowan USA says he’s seeing a variety of growing conditions as he travels across the state of Illinois. Jon Sherwin says some areas have been dry. “In […]
Increased costs for managing herbicide resistant weeds
A weed scientist at the University of Missouri says herbicide resistance has made managing weeds more expensive. “In just a 20-year period, we’re spending like $20/acre more on weed management […]
Southern Rust a widespread problem this summer
A corn disease is spreading across the Midwest at an alarming rate. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says Southern Rust has been reported from the deep south […]
Trade policy uncertainty impacting the soybean market
The founder of No Bull Ag says ongoing trade policy uncertainty is impacting the U.S. soybean market. Susan Stroud says new crop soybean commitments have hit a record low. “We’ve […]
Milk futures lower, cash dairy mixed Wednesday
August Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 21 cents lower at $17.15. September down 27 at $17.52. October 27 lower at $18.04. November through January contracts […]
Biobased Products
Soybeans are showing up in new places and creating new demand for farmers. From industrial lubricants to firefighting foam, United Soybean Checkoff investments help turn innovation into income. Listen to this Managing […]
U.S. beef exports to China still on hiatus
The U.S. is still waiting for China to renew certificates for nearly 400 facilities, and it continues to impact beef exports. Kent Bacus, the executive director for government affairs with […]