At-Plant Nutrition
Farmers know getting their crops off to a good start is crucial to achieving maximum yield potential. Senior Manager for Plant Nutrition Ron Calhoun with Nutrien Ag Solutions says emergence […]
Economist says the percentage of heifers on feed is a number to watch
An ag economist says he’s looking for any signs of expansion to the cattle herd. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says the percentage of heifers on feed could be one […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern ahead for most of the Heartland; milder to warmer days
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be largely limited to […]
Cattle futures up ahead of Thursday’s report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle are up ahead of Thursday’s On Feed report from the USDA and widespread direct business. Direct cash cattle trade was relatively […]
USDA cuts concerning for animal health services
Missouri’s state veterinarian says reductions in USDA staff will affect the animal health industry. Steve Strubberg says established veterinary services employees are taking buyouts from the federal government. “It will […]
Bayer official: Future of Roundup unknown, no decisions made
Bayer says the future of Roundup is in question amid ongoing lawsuits and litigation. Bayer has paid nearly $11 billion in Roundup settlements in the last decade. Jess Christiansen, head […]
A spring of contrasting weather in the U.S. Corn Belt
An ag meteorologist says the U.S. Corn Belt is a land of contrasts this spring and the weather forecast isn’t going to help the situation. Drew Lerner with World Weather […]
Carbon pipeline future unclear in South Dakota
A South Dakota farmer says he’s not sure what will happen with the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. Paul Casper says he would like to see the project come to South […]
Fewer USDA staff can make disaster aid difficult
The former USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation says he’s concerned about the agency’s ability to handle disaster assistance with fewer staff. Robert Bonnie says the USDA recently […]
Biodiesel plant shutdowns continue in Iowa
A number of biodiesel plants remain idled in Iowa and the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the situation hasn’t improved. “We probably have about half of […]