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USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory
USDA report reveals drop in hog inventory Self Employed
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Fieldwork underway in parts of Iowa
Some Iowa farmers have begun spring fieldwork. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Rebecca Vittetoe says weather has generally been mild recently. “A lot of what I’ve seen in the last week or so has been dry fertilizer getting spread on fields, I’ve seen anhydrous getting put on fields. So kind of gearing up, getting ready…
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Corn Acres Top 95 Million, No Major Surprises in Grain Stocks
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — U.S. farmers are expected to plant just over 95 million acres of corn this spring according to the newly released March 31st Prospective Plantings report. USDA says that farmers will plant 95.326 million acres of corn this year, up from the average pre-report estimate of 94.361 million acres and above the February…
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Cover Crops, Perennials and Diversified Plantings
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Along the headwaters of the Elkhorn Creek in Northeastern Fayette County, Headwater Farm cultivates nutrient-dense produce for community partners and supports small local agribusinesses in Lexington. On this 30-acre parcel of leased land, Lexington nonprofit Seedleaf provides acreage to small-scale growers, cultivates culturally significant seeds for organic markets and offers community education…
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Cash rents decline in 2024
An ag economist at the University of Illinois says revenues from cash rents were down in 2024. Gary Schnitkey says recent surveys of farm managers show slight declines in cash rents across the state. “We saw farm managers reduce their cash rents and did so about 20 bucks per acre.” He says, “Farm managers tend…
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Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China?
Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China? DW (English)
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EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs
EU proposes ‘wine package’ as Trump threatens 200% tariffs Post Magazine
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Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, 2025 to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial…
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Grain traders ask Ukraine to suspend price mechanism changes, say exports at risk
Grain traders ask Ukraine to suspend price mechanism changes, say exports at risk MSN
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Soybeans rise ahead of U.S. sowings estimates, wheat and corn fall
Soybeans rise ahead of U.S. sowings estimates, wheat and corn fall TradingView
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U.S. Farm Program Crops in the Planting Flexibility Era
U.S. Farm Program Crops in the Planting Flexibility Era Successful Farming
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Why Do Dogs Love to Play With Trash?
WASHINGTON — Why do dogs love to play with trash? asks Sarah G٫ age 11, Seguin, Texas. When I think about why dogs do something, I try to imagine what motivates them. What does a dog get out of playing with trash? As a veterinarian and a professor who teaches college students about companion animals, I…
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Presidential hopeful vows to defend Polish farmers against ‘unfair competition from Ukraine’
Presidential hopeful vows to defend Polish farmers against ‘unfair competition from Ukraine’ Polskie Radio
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Debunking Myths About Ukraine’s EU Accession
Debunking Myths About Ukraine’s EU Accession Odessa Journal
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Bayer President Views Agriculture Through a Lens of Optimism
Bayer President Views Agriculture Through a Lens of Optimism Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Corn Leaking Lower Ahead of USDA Reports
Corn Leaking Lower Ahead of USDA Reports TradingView
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Biochar Market on the Rise to US$1.1 Bn by 2031
Biochar Market on the Rise to US$1.1 Bn by 2031 – Persistence Market Research openPR
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Survey: Farmers Defy Market Predictions, Stick to Rotations Despite Corn Price Optimism
A new survey, this one by Farm Futures, indicates that while corn prices may look better than soybean prices, they’re not hot enough to lure farmers away from their crop rotations. Ahead of Monday’s Prospective Plantings report from USDA, farmers said that on average they plan only a slight increase in corn acres and a…
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Trump ‘angry’ with Putin, vows tougher stance if Ukraine ceasefire talks fail
Trump ‘angry’ with Putin, vows tougher stance if Ukraine ceasefire talks fail AOL
