EPA wants input on draft fungicide strategy
The U.S. EPA wants feedback on a draft fungicide strategy that it says strives to preserve farmers’ access to crop protection tools. The draft fungicide strategy, released on Friday, builds […]
Iowa redirects $25M to boost nitrate removal, water quality efforts
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says $25 million is being redirected to expand nitrate removal capacity in central Iowa. During a press conference on Friday, Reynolds said Central Iowa Water Works […]
Minnesota farm leader urges use of all tools to support struggling producers
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says farmers need every available resource to navigate the current farm crisis. “In crop farming it’s pretty hard to show a positive cash […]
Corteva’s seed business to be named Vylor following planned 2026 separation
Corteva has renamed its seed and genetics business Vylor. In a statement, the company says the new division will further strengthen gene editing and disease resistance, while also helping farmers […]
E15 legislation faces hurdles as House weighs standalone vote
U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says persistent opposition is standing in the way of year-round E15 legislation. “We have some Republicans who hate E15 for the wrong reasons,” he said. “They […]
Grain markets eye U.S.–China meeting for potential soybean
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says agriculture is still expected to play a role in discussions between the U.S. and China when the countries meet this month. […]
No immediate trade fallout after pseudorabies detections in Iowa and Texas
The CEO of the Iowa Pork Producers Association says U.S. pork export customers have yet to respond to detections of pseudorabies in Iowa and Texas swine herds. Pat McGonegle tells […]
Organic dairy producers challenge Federal Milk Marketing Order rules in court
Four separate lawsuits have been filed, claiming the federal milk marketing orders unfairly harm organic dairy producers. Organic farmers and cooperatives want an exemption from the federal milk marketing order […]
Fast planting season highlights ongoing soil moisture challenges
Dry conditions last month fueled a fast corn planting pace along with drought concerns in southwest Minnesota. Bob Worth of Lake Benton says there’s been a lack of soil moisture […]
Investing in Future Ag Leaders Through FFA
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is investing in the next generation of Missouri agriculture, sponsoring proficiency awards at the Missouri State FFA Convention. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Communications Samantha Turner […]