Strong demand from China pulls sorghum export inspections ahead of last year
U.S. sorghum export inspections continue to pick up steam. Sorghum inspections during the week ending February 26th were up sharply the year and the overall pace has pulled ahead of […]
Farmers say fertilizer consolidation is driving higher input costs
Some farmers are concerned consolidation in the fertilizer industry is contributing to drastically rising input costs. Mark Mueller, a farmer director with Iowa Corn, says prices should have moved lower […]
‘The fatigue is real’: retailers push for federal action on year-round E15
Fuel retailers are frustrated by the lack of progress on E15 legislation. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says gas stations and truck stops are growing tired of waiting on […]
Cash dairy prices lower except butter Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6275. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.5150. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5125 to $1.5150. Cheese barrels were down […]
Croplan Focuses on Smart, Data-Driven Seed Decisions for Growers
With the agricultural economy tighter than ever, farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of every acre without overspending. Croplan Seed is helping growers navigate that challenge […]
U.S. Middle East tensions could create short-term grain marketing opportunities
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says escalating tensions in the Middle East could provide some marketing opportunities for U.S. farmers in the near-term. Naomi Blohm says prices moved […]
Economist: prolonged Iran conflict could trigger major commodity swings
An extension ag economist points to the duration of the military action in Iran as a major market factor. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says this is the second […]
Farmers Learn Leadership at the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship
The Missouri Grassroots Fellowship features young soybean farmers from across the state learning about the soybean industry and improving leadership skills. Luke Hopper, participant and former Missouri Soybeans intern, shares […]
Syngenta Unveils Durastak Corn Trait for 2027 with Triple-Bt Rootworm Protection
Syngenta is set to introduce Durastak, its latest corn trait technology, for the 2027 growing season. This innovation features the first-ever triple-Bt protein stack in the industry, delivering advanced control […]
Corn growers urge “do no harm” as USCMA review approaches
As the Trump administration gears up to review the United States-Mexico-Canda agreement this summer, some corn grower leaders say the stakes could not be higher. Andy Jobman with Nebraska Corn […]