NWS border closure update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says there are no plans to resume imports of live cattle from Mexico anytime soon. Rollins told reporters during Commodity Classic that New World screwworm is […]
Study shows Brazil’s cost advantage could continue to impact U.S. export competitiveness
A new study from Purdue University shows Brazil’s competitive advantage in soybean production isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Joana Colussi says the country has a lower cost of production […]
Vance addresses ag concerns in post-SOTU speech
Vice President J.D. Vance addressed ag and manufacturing issues during a stop in Plover, Wisconsin, on Thursday. Vance says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and the administration have been working on […]
Smith: National FFA must address concerns
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says the National FFA has responded to an inquiry into a partnership with Syngenta and their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Jason Smith tells Brownfield […]
Chance of more China buys maintain soybean rally
A market analyst says the continued optimism that China could buy eight million metric tons of additional U.S. soybeans has kept prices stronger, longer than many expected. “It’s been going […]
Protecting nitrogen all season long critical for strong corn yields
A fertilizer management specialist encourages growers to keep chasing bushels despite tight margins. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager Heather Vosburgh says one key is using the right crop […]
USDA launches One Farmer, One File initiative to reduce administrative burdens for farmers
Ag Secretary Brook Rollins says the USDA is working to make USDA more efficient. “I have no idea how these farmers have been dealing with this all these years,” she […]
Iowa’s ag secretary sees ‘multiple wins’ in updating Conservation Reserve Program
Iowa’s Ag Secretary sees several wins for farmers if reforms are made to the Conservation Reserve Program. Mike Naig says CRP should reflect today’s realities in agriculture. “And what do […]
Farmer frustration mounts over E15
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says frustration continues to mount over the lack of progress on nationwide, year-round E-15. Ohio farmer Jed Bower told the general session […]
Crop protection takes center stage ahead of growing season
Building a robust crop protection management program. Ty Witten, vice president for commercial LTO with Bayer, says 17 states have already approved the Dicamba registration. “Hopefully over the next 30 […]