CattleCon delivers learning, networking opportunities for cattle producers
From genetics and nutrition to raising calves and feeding out steers to carcass traits, CattleCon has something for everyone in the industry. Kristin Torres with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […]
Record diesel prices deal fresh blow to north Iowa farmer going into harvest
A north Iowa farmer is in a tough spot with record-high diesel prices during harvest. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans near Lake Mills. “I have not contracted my fall […]
Pivot Bio encourages field-by-field reviews to find input savings
A fertilizer industry leader says producers should be rethinking every input and how it’s applied to find efficiencies in the year ahead. Pivot Bio Chief Commercial Officer Chris Turner tells […]
Iowa farmer welcomes producer input in USDA reporting overhaul
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s encouraged by the USDA’s data modernization effort. “We actually have farmers that are working on this now. It’s kind of a big deal.” Lance […]
Wheat bounces and corn manages a mostly firm finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Export sales were up on the week at 38 million bushels, led by China, but the Golden Week holiday could limit their […]
Demand fuels August soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
The August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record. The USDA says 210 million bushels of beans were used to produce meal and oil, down 12 million […]
New AI-powered system could help dairy producers improve herd management
A new dairy monitoring system could give producers a more detailed look at herd health and performance. Nicole Mozeliak, U.S. CEO for Herd-i, says the technology uses artificial intelligence to […]
Cargill, McCarty Family Farms partner to build out interactive dairy learning experience
A new partnership with Cargill and McCarty Family Farms is helping students learn about the importance of dairy nutrition. Shelly Macumber says the Judy McCarty Learning Center in northwest Kansas […]
Glyphosate review continues as EPA and HHS expand agency collaboration
Ag groups are closely watching how the U.S. EPA and the Department of Health and Human Services’ glyphosate review could impact product availability for farmers. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of […]
Ohio lawmakers pass state gas tax holiday legislation
The Ohio General Assembly has passed bi-partisan legislation providing temporary fuel cost relief and establishing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension. Ohio Senate President Rob McColley says the […]