Different views, same sky
Commentary. I was fortunate to be near a television earlier this month to watch in real time as the NASA astronauts who more than nine months ago flew to space […]
Ethanol production dips, supply rises
U.S. ethanol production fell to a near two-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.053 million barrels per day, down 52,000 on the week […]
The role of cybersecurity in food production
The director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says cybersecurity is becoming a larger concern for the ag industry. Don Lamb says farmers are becoming more reliant on new technology. […]
Grain deal puts downward pressure on markets, ceasefire dependent on ag sanctions
A marketing analyst says markets have been negatively reacting to the possibility of a renewed Black Sea Grain Deal. Angie Setzer is the co-founder of the grain marketing firm Consus. “When […]
Governor Braun signs bill to create online farmer portal into law
A bill that establishes an online information portal for farmers has been signed into law. Kendell Culp, Jasper County farmer and author of the bill, says it will put all […]
Dry conditions likely to affect wheat
A farmer in south central South Dakota says widespread dryness has been good for spring fieldwork, but not good for winter wheat emergence. Bryan Jorgensen says “it went in last […]
Farmer Benefits of Planting DEKALB® Brand Products
When farmers plant DEKALB® corn products, they also can benefit from many other products and services from the brand and Bayer Crop Science. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB […]
Corn and soybean planting starts in MO Bootheel
A Missouri Bootheel farmer started planting corn and soybeans this week, striving to make decent progress ahead of weekend rains. “We should be between 10 to 20 percent planted by […]
Rice farmers take more cautious planting approach
An extension agronomist with University of Arkansas says a seed shortage and a challenging ag economy have farmers taking a more cautious approach planting rice. Jarrod Hardke tells Brownfield “everyone […]
Bill delisting wolves discussed by subcommittee
Legislation that would remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species List is moving through the House Committee on Natural Resources. During a Tuesday subcommittee hearing, co-author and Colorado Representative Lauren […]