ASA program shows Wisconsin farmer importance of policy work
A south-central Wisconsin farmer says getting involved in commodity organizations completely changed his outlook on agriculture. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, says being selected for […]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska, Colorado water dispute
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a water rights dispute that could impact ag producers in the Central Plains. Southwest Nebraska farmer Dan Hughes says the state’s […]
Bayer to reorganize U.S. glyphosate business under new entity
Bayer has announced a restructuring of its U.S. glyphosate business, creating a new entity called Ruveon. The company says Ruveon will focus on all aspects of glyphosate including pricing, go-to-market […]
Heat wave conditions to gradually ease; early-Summer warmth, seasonal-type rainfall to follow for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures along and near the Pacific Coast, extending as far south as […]
Adjuvants key to improving drone spray performance
A crop protection specialist says growers should consider adding adjuvants to tank mixes when using spray drones. On this episode of Managing for Profit, the strategic marketing manager of adjuvants […]
Sen. Grassley lauds USDA response to New World screwworm
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s continuing to monitor New World screwworm developments in the southern part of the country. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the pest hasn’t pushed too […]
SW Minnesota agronomist gives crops an ‘A’
An agronomist in southwest Minnesota is giving crops high marks. Jacob Foley is with DEKALB/Asgrow. “I’d give this year so far, I’d give it an ‘A’ I think.” He says […]
House ag chair Thompson backs Senate farm bill draft, eyes summer pre-conference
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says he’s supportive of a farm bill draft that’s been released in the U.S. Senate. Glenn “GT” Thompson from Pennsylvania says it […]
Wheat, soybeans, corn kick off July with more gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There was renewed talk about China buying U.S. beans ahead of Thursday’s export sales report. No new sales to China have […]
Politics complicate push for year-round E15, Iowa Farm Bureau president says
Questions loom over the status of E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate. “Mixed signals is very accurate.” Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says he’s heard members of Congress say […]