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Global sugar subsidies near $1.4 billion as U.S. producers seek Section 301 investigation
A new report finds direct foreign sugar subsidies have nearly doubled over the past two decades. Director of the International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness Darren Hudson with Texas Tech University
Harvest delays raise questions about corn, soybean quality
A northeast Kansas farmer says the ongoing wet weather is raising concerns about the quality of this year’s crop. Andrew Meng says corn yields were above average before the rain
Southwest MO cattle producer says more rain needed as extreme drought continues
A cattle producer in southwest Missouri says he’s grateful for the recent rains, and more is needed. “Right at home in Dadeville, we haven’t had a ton of rain yet,
How the beef industry is meeting consumer demands even with a record small cattle herd
Beef demand has been solid. Charley Martinez is an ag economist and the director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. AUDIO: Healthy Living on beef supply vs. demand
Research underway to better align soybean variety selection to management practices
A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into better aligning soybean varieties to management practices is the next step in boosting yields. Chad Kalaher, who covers the northeastern quarter
Nonfat dry milk leads cash dairy prices higher Friday at CME
Cash dairy prices were up Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 to $0.8250. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 to $1.3125. Eight sales were reported
Strong soybean demand driving crush growth, Knupp says
The CEO of the United Soybean Board says she’s encouraged by the latest soybean crush data. USDA says the August soybean crush was the largest for the month on record,
More funding available for farmers through USDA’s Regenerative Pilot Program in 2027
The USDA is expanding its Regenerative Pilot Program with $1 billion to help producers strengthen their conservation and nutrient management practices. Richard Fordyce, Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, says
Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs
A growing number of states across the country are taking action to help farmers mitigate record fuel costs during harvest. Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross says allowing producers to
Wet conditions complicate corn and soybean harvest across Midwest
Harvest delays are raising concerns across the Midwest. BASF technical service representative Jared Roskamp says wet weather is compromising stalk integrity. “And we’ve seen some of the standability issues in
