An agronomist with AgriGold says many farmers have tar spot on their mind. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says the yield robbing corn disease is at the forefront of many farmers plans for the 2025 growing season. “That kept a lot of growers looking at not only the hybrid selection standpoint, which has probably […]
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There were a couple of bright spots in the USDA’s weekly export sales numbers. Beef export sales were up on the
The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center has been taking a closer look at whether U.S. farmers need
Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with noticable jumps in block and butter values and sales. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. Two sales were recorded at $0.72 and
The transition from a La Nina to an El Nino – and what that means for weather. Meteorologist Matt Makens says
The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market. “Not so much optimism at the moment,
Make nitrogen work for you. Nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs in a nutrient program, but too much can
A trade expert with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is crucial for American agriculture. Kent Bacus,
The director of animal health for the National Pork Producers Council says a producer-driven effort is working to reduce the impact of
A crop insurance agent says producers should consider extra risk protection this year. Justin Thompson with Dayspring Agency, located in western
