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Projections for big crop & big piles in the Corn Belt
The general manager of one of the largest grain cooperatives in central Illinois says they’re gearing up for a big harvest. Derrick Bruhn, at Topflight Grain Cooperative, based in Monticello, says they’re also continuing to work through last year’s crop. “The producer is still holding on to some old crop, so you know that continues…
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Soybeans, corn see further weather-related declines
Soybeans, corn see further weather-related declines brownfieldagnews.com
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New Lows in Corn and Beans on Weather and Tour Anticipation
New Lows in Corn and Beans on Weather and Tour Anticipation: What is Priced in Already? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Cattle, hog futures end the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, pressured by direct cash business. October live cattle closed $2.45 lower at $178.30 and December live cattle closed $2.50 lower at $178.12. September feeders closed $4.17 lower at $239.50 and October feeders closed $4.95 lower at $235.95. Direct cash cattle trade took all week…
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Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA
Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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Will 5 States Along the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Shatter Their Record Yields?
Will 5 States Along the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Shatter Their Record Yields? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Here’s What Scouts Need to Find On Crop Tour If the U.S. Has a New Record Corn and Soybean Yield
Here’s What Scouts Need to Find On Crop Tour If the U.S. Has a New Record Corn and Soybean Yield Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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South Africa: Natural Crop Booster Sees Significant Yield Gain in Key Crops
South Africa: Natural Crop Booster Sees Significant Yield Gain in Key Crops Agribusiness Global
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Summit Carbon Solutions CEO confident pipeline will get completed
The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions says the permitting process has slowed some, but he’s confident the pipeline will get completed. Lee Blank tells Brownfield he’s seeing more buy-in across the industry. “I think the marketplace is understanding the importance of the project now. The U.S. landowners are becoming more accustomed to the project and…
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USDA announces $99.6 million for biofuels and clean energy projects
USDA announces $99.6 million for biofuels and clean energy projects Successful Farming
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Senator Hoeven Hosts Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Field Hearing
(WHEATLAND, N.D.) – Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D., hosted a Senate Ag Appropriations Committee field hearing Thursday, August 15 at The Grand Farm Innovation Campus. The hearing focused on the future of ag technology and research, specifically, precision ag. “All of these things leverage local, state, and federal resources, and the private sector, and put it…
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UV light treatment technology enhances corn lines
BioLumic is partnering with several seed companies to use its light-activated technology to improve corn productivity. CEO Steve Sibulkin says the technology uses UV light signaling to rapidly activate natural genetic expression in plants to improve yield, quality, and performance. “We’re not changing the underlying genetics themselves,” he says. “We work with biotech crops and…
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USDA Rural Development Invests $14 Million To Expand Access to Domestic Biofuels in Rural Iowa
USDA Rural Development Invests $14 Million To Expand Access to Domestic Biofuels in Rural Iowa KSOM
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Recent study shows 1.6 million acres lost to development since 2001
A recent report from the University of Illinois show the Midwest has lost 1.6 million acres of productive farmland since 2001. Ohio State University professor emeritus, Carl Zulauf says the loss accounts for 1% of total farmland across eight states. “The loss of farm land reduces the production capacity of the country or actually puts more of…
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An unwelcome fast start to the severe weather season
An unwelcome fast start to the U.S. severe weather season WTW
