Keeping the farm going
The founder of American Harvest Financial says succession plans are critical to protecting the future of family farms and ranches. Heather Venenga says 70% of plans fail because of a […]
SW Minnesota farmer says crop conditions are better than a year ago
A farmer in southwest Minnesota says crop conditions are better than a year ago. Chris Hill grows corn and soybeans near Brewster. “Compared to last year they’re looking really good. […]
Corn export inspections up on year, Mexico tops list
The USDA says that as of the week ending July 10th corn export inspections continue to run ahead of the pace needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. […]
Partnerships Can Help Save Lives
Grain bin safety is crucial. Missouri Soybeans has teamed up with Nationwide Insurance to offer grain bin rescue training to local fire departments and to donate two grain rescue tubes. […]
Nationwide E-15 legislation is needed first step to expanding demand
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says Congressional action to approve nationwide, year-round E-15 is just the first step to expanding demand for the renewable fuel. Mark […]
Flood says work shifts to E15, farm bill after OBBB wins
Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood says the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers significant improvements to crop insurance programs. “The biggest gains – we strengthened the farm safety net. In fact, […]
KFB President optimistic about next MAHA report on pesticides
The president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says the next Make America Healthy Again report may not be as critical of crop protection tools. “It’s not in black and white […]
CHS to close Port of Superior grain facility
CHS has announced they will close their Superior, Wisconsin grain terminal this fall. The cooperative has notified the State of Wisconsin by letter, saying 23 laborers will be out of […]
Forcivo Fungicide
U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead, Dr. Eric Scherde,r says Corteva Agriscience has introduced Forcivo fungicide which offers triple-action foliar disease control. Pending EPA registration, he tells Brownfield that Forcivo will […]
More near-seasonal warmth and near to above average rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]