U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee considers USDA’s $11.1 billion emergency farm aid request
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the supplemental funding bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate would provide farmers $11.1 billion in emergency relief. “It buys the nation the security that […]
Don’t wait to scout for soybean cyst nematode
In this episode of Managing for Profit, OSU Extension’s soybean pathologist Horacio Lopez-Nicora says soybean cyst nematode can cause significant yield loss without any above-ground symptoms. The post Don’t wait […]
USDA: China slightly behind on U.S. ag purchases, but still on pace
China has resumed buying U.S. ag goods, but USDA’s trade chief says the country’s purchases are running slightly behind. Luke Lindberg says because the agreement was signed in May, the […]
Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a drier pattern set to evolve for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall […]
United Soybean Board selects new CEO
The United Soybean Board has named Courtney Knupp as its next CEO. Knupp currently serves as the director of global supply chain at the National Security Council and has nearly […]
Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Fridays reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $.15 higher at […]
Some Illinois farmers optimistic about double crop soybeans’ potential
A timely wheat harvest has some Illinois farmers optimistic about their double crop soybeans. Thomas Perkins, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got them planted, so they look […]
Soybean pathologist says SCN can rob yields all year long, don’t wait to scout
A soybean pathologist says farmers should continue to scout for soybean cyst nematode throughout the season. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with OSU Extension says SCN can cause significant yield reductions without any visible […]
Wheat, corn get back on higher trends
Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans consolidated after the big gain on Monday, watching demand signals and U.S. weather. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating improved when most analysts had been […]
NCGA president says the industry is “worried” as farmers continue to face the fourth straight year of losses
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “I think we’re all worried,” he says. Ohio farmer […]