Much-needed rain falls across the Corn Belt as harvest wraps up
The Corn Belt is getting some much-needed moisture at the end of harvest. Drew Lerner tells Brownfield some areas have received up to five inches of rain in the last […]
Wisconsin Pork Association urges participation in Thursday rule hearing
The Wisconsin Pork Association is urging producers to testify Thursday in favor of removing state guidelines for PRRS and PEDv testing. Morgan Worek tells Brownfield the testing guidelines within ATCP10 […]
Analyst warns China could sidestep commitments in anticipated trade pact
There’s concern China may not follow through on certain aspects of an anticipated trade deal with the U.S. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says during the first Trump […]
FFA members living to serve during National FFA’s Days of Service
Thousands of FFA members from across the country are volunteering at 27 different Indianapolis locations during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Elizabeth Sendelweck is a program manager with […]
SCN populations continue to spread across Midwest
An extension plant pathologist says soybean cyst nematode is a year-round issue for farmers. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says SCN populations continue to spread across the Midwest. […]
EV battery production adding pressure to global phosphate supply
The CEO of phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says the rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is a contributing factor in the increase farmers are seeing in phosphate prices. David […]
Callahan tells senators trade fairness and market access are top ag priorities
President Trump’s nominee for chief ag negotiator within the Office of the Trade Representative says increasing market access for farmers and breaking down trade barriers are her top priorities. During […]
The National FFA Convention and Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2040
Indianapolis will remain home to the National FFA Convention through 2040. Cheryl Zimmerman is the executive secretary for the National FFA Organization. “The city of Indianapolis has the venues capable of […]
High winds threaten unharvested corn, raise fire risks
An ag meteorologist says high winds in parts of the Midwest could impact some of the U.S. corn crop that has yet to be harvested. Brian Fuchs with the National […]
China buys U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump meeting
A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the sale comes ahead of President Trump’s […]