Biofuels industry driving soybean oil demand
The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says demand for biofuels is helping increase soybean oil production. Kaleb Little tells Brownfield says there’s been significant growth for biodiesel and renewable […]
New survey says public underestimates dangers of rural roads
The leader of agribusiness risk with Nationwide Insurance says a new survey suggests drivers underestimate the dangers of rural roads. Laramie Sandquist says fewer than 1 in 10 drivers view […]
Rollins, Kennedy praise ice cream makers, farmers
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., praised the dairy sector for pledging to remove chemical food dyes from their products. Rollins complemented […]
Near-ideal weather remains centered across large parts of the Corn Belt; much cooler to the north
Across the Corn Belt, warm weather and mostly abundant soil moisture reserves are maintaining generally favorable growing conditions for corn and soybeans. On July 13, nearly three-quarters (74%) of the […]
On-Farm Soybean Research Relies on Grower Support
Michigan State University Extension’s Eric Anderson works with growers across the state to study their questions. In this Pods for Profit, he joins us for an update on Michigan Soybean […]
On farm research into nitrogen optimization continues
The Wisconsin Legislature funded a nitrogen optimization pilot program, helping farmers learn what their farms use and how farmers could potentially save on fertilizer costs while at the same time […]
Crop nutrition can help stave off tar spot
An agronomist suggests crop nutrition can play an important role in managing tar spot. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says nutrients help corn withstand disease pressure. “Specifically, I like looking at […]
Van Ahn: ag exports still strong despite tariff threats
Over the weekend, President Trump said he would impose a 30 percent tariff on the European Union and Mexico in August and a market analyst says she’s over the tariff […]
Wisconsin crops good, but getting dry hay a challenge
Frequent light rains have been beneficial to crops in most areas of Wisconsin. Jonathan Gibbs farms in the Fox Lake area and is also the current President of the Wisconsin […]
Wet conditions persist in eastern MO
Terry Schwoeppe, a farmer in eastern Missouri, says fields remain wet as the crops move through development. “It’s been very challenging all around, especially trying to get three days without […]