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Optimism for Japan’s future ethanol purchases
Iowa’s deputy ag secretary says he’s optimistic Japan will expand its purchases of U.S. ethanol. Grant Menke says it was a big discussion point during a recent trade mission to the country. “Right now, cars in Japan are running on the equivalent of an E1.9, but now the regulations have been cleared to allow for…
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Deere forecasts weak profits
Deere forecasts weak profits The Western Producer
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Cutting costs on farmer’s minds
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says low farm incomes have farmers looking at ways to save. Gary Schnitkey says income projections for the foreseeable future are not good. “And in fact, we’re projecting some negative incomes from many farms,” he says. He tells Brownfield applying nitrogen in accordance with university recommendations is…
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US cotton production slashed from Hurricane Helene
Georgia, the nation’s second largest producer of the crop, lost 32% of its harvest, pushing national yields to record lows.
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Dealers Use AI Tool ‘Vi’ to Boost Absorption Rates, Efficiency & Service
Dealers Use AI Tool ‘Vi’ to Boost Absorption Rates, Efficiency & Service Farm Equipment
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Kubota reveals KATR all-terrain robot for construction, farming
Kubota reveals KATR all-terrain robot for construction, farming Equipment World
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Soybean cyst nematode resistance an ongoing challenge
Soybean cyst nematode resistance is an ongoing challenge for farmers. Iowa State University professor Greg Tylka says two decades of heavy use of PI88788 soybean varieties built up resistant SCN populations, so more growers are turning to Peking varieties. “We see sometimes 20 bushel per-acre yield increases from switching from PI88788 resistance to Peking resistance,…
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ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers
ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers MSN
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In the Cattle Markets: Climbing Calf Prices
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Calf and feeder cattle prices have jumped higher over the last few weeks. Several factors are working together to boost prices including rain, fewer calves for sale, and maybe even the impact of import restrictions on Mexican cattle due to screwworm regulations. Lighter weight, 400-500 pound, calf prices have jumped about $30…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight
Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight Indybay
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Farmers turning to technology in grain bins
Technology is keeping stored grain and farmers safe. Joel Morgan, owner of northern Illinois-based Morgan Millwright Services, says maintaining stored grain through the winter is one of the most dangerous jobs on the farm. “Traditionally you would need to go in the bin to check it regularly to make sure it’s in condition, which is…
