An ag economist at Purdue University says many farmers aren’t seeing strong financial returns when adopting precision ag technology. Chad Fiechter says a recent survey showed the cost often outweighs the benefits. “There is a learning curve with how to use technology,” he says. “A lot of farmers have had the option to see them or use […]
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ADM says it will be making upgrades at four existing plants in the next three years, adding 700,000 metric tons of
Mid-State Specialty Eggs is opening a new plant in mid-Missouri, expected to be online by the end of the calendar year.
A group of researchers at Purdue University are looking to expand the use of biofuels in traditional diesel engines. Dr. Greg
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is searching for new groundwater sources in northeast Missouri to improve drought resilience. Scott Kaden
Cash dairy prices were up Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.6925. Two sales were reported ranging from $0.6925 to $0.6950. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.5725. Fifteen sales
An agronomist is concerned as southern rust continues moving north. Grant Harms with Corteva Agriscience says the corn disease is blown
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says corn aphids are once again causing issues for some Midwestern farmers. Robby Meeker, who
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says strong El Nino weather patterns typically cause problems for farmers in South
The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says the organization is focused on creating new market opportunities for U.S. soy
