Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections From the Deer Stand and the Farm This Holiday Season
Commentary. Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change—deep and meaningful friendships, a […]
October soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers rise on month, year
The USDA says October 2025 soybean crush and corn for ethanol numbers were strong. Those were both linked to processors taking advantage of new crop supplies, while enjoying good margins […]
IATP: USMCA review an opportunity to strengthen the North American food supply chain
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement should focus on implementing long-term strategies to help strengthen the food supply chain. Karen Hansen-Kuhn […]
USDA launches regenerative agriculture pilot program to help improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain
The USDA has announced a $700 million regenerative agriculture pilot program to help farmers improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the initiative is […]
E15 support grows, petroleum industry rejoins push
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says more political support is being thrown behind nationwide, year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says Illinois Governor J.B. […]
Big week-to-week differences in broiler sets, placements
Broiler hatchery numbers were widely mixed over the past week. The USDA says 247.678 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 4.049 million on the week, at least partially […]
Corn Rootworm Strategies
Among the many challenges that corn growers face every growing season, corn rootworms can be among the most damaging. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB corn portfolio lead Matthew Strubhart […]
Producers weigh risks of investments to expand herd
Some cattle producers say they’re very hesitant to expand their operations due to volatility in the industry. “Right now, the market tells us that we should be selling.” Frank Utter […]
Upper Midwest farmers face “hit or miss” cover crop results
A soil health specialist suggests growers in the Upper Midwest face unique challenges managing cover crops. Maria Teresa Tancredi with Minnesota-based non-profit Conservation Technology Information Center says a shorter growing […]
Agronomist says southern rust created unprecedented challenges for 2025 corn crop
An agronomy expert says disease pressure was the biggest growing season issue for corn farmers in 2025. “Southern rust was a beast this year. Something we have never seen,” said […]