New corn disease reported in Michigan, scouting encouraged in the Great Lakes
A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that […]
Farm bill action likely pushed to lame-duck session
The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not […]
Northern Plains soybean basis strengthens amid tight supplies
A market analyst says a combination of factors are strengthening soybean basis in the Northern Plains this fall. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management, based in eastern North Dakota, […]
Rain delays harvest, raises concerns for soybean losses
Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans […]
Farm financial stress appears in more than one bankruptcy category
A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter 12 […]
Butter leads cash dairy prices higher while cheese blocks slip Friday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 to $1.3075. […]
Improving U.S.-China relations could bolster ag trade
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says China’s panda gift is a goodwill gesture that signals an improvement in the U.S. and China relationship. “They talk about panda […]
Soybean checkoff investment leads to new soy-based asphalt product
Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans. Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County and is a member of the United Soybean Board. […]
ADA Mideast program helping schools navigate the updated USDA meal guidelines
A new program from the American Dairy Association Mideast is helping schools navigate the USDA’s updated federal nutrition standards. Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications, says Smart Swaps provides […]
Michigan funds PFAS ag research, declares PFAS Awareness Week
The state of Michigan is investing nearly $2 million in research projects to better understand the impacts of PFAS in agriculture. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer at the […]