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Old crop corn sales hit marketing year low
Old crop export sales for several key commodities hit marketing year lows during the week ending July 25th. The USDA says those sales of corn, soybean meal, and rice all dipped significantly from the previous week due to a combination of factors, including competition from other exporters. New crop corn and soybean sales were also…
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Tar spot ramping up in Western Corn Belt
A tech service representative with BASF says the wet growing season has led to increased reports of tar spot in corn fields. Kurt Maertens says the Western Corn Belt has been impacted the most. “We’re right at the tail end of that laten period with tar spot, which is like 21 days. I’m getting more…
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China, trying to address trade deficit, moves to boost agriculture imports from Africa
China, trying to address trade deficit, moves to boost agriculture imports from Africa Voice of America – VOA News
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Indiana Soybean Farmers Outline Farm Bill, Biofuel, and Trade Priorities in D.C.
INDIANAPOLIS — Farmer leaders representing Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership & Policy Committee (ISA M&P) joined staff in Washington, D.C. July 16-18 for various meetings and visits to Indiana delegation. Indiana soybean farmer leaders included Phil Ramsey (Shelby County) and Mike Koehne (Decatur County). During their time in D.C., they attended American Soybean Association’s Board of…
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Ag innovation benefiting farmers & environment
Agricultural innovation is benefiting farmers and the environment. Chad Zimmerman, agri-food director with BioSTL, says Ostara’s Crystal Green is a cutting-edge phosphorus fertilizer. “They started out actually in wastewater treatment plants.” He says, “For instance, they’re in the city of Chicago. They treat the wastewater and collect the phosphorus in that water and reuse it…
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Data management platform helps farm succession planning
Farmers can utilize technology to make succession planning easier. CEO of Oaken Shashi Raghunandan, a cloud-based landpartner application, says if farmers wait too long to discuss succession planning it puts their legacy at risk. “You’ve built a farming business for the last 20 to 30 years and then it as it comes to transition, which is…
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Russia maintains grain harvest forecast despite bad weather
Russia maintains grain harvest forecast despite bad weather Country Guide
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Automation adoption won’t drive itself
Automation adoption won’t drive itself Good Fruit Grower
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Western Australia season back from the brink with winter rain
WA season back from the brink The Weekly Times
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Corn market anticipating good US crop
Corn market anticipating good US crop AgUpdate
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USDA reports to watch in August
USDA reports to watch in August Successful Farming
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BLM Rangers Catch Arsonist as Wildfire Activity Escalates
SALEM, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers recently caught an arsonist who ignited a small wildfire earlier this month. On July 6, the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to reports that a helicopter had located a column of smoke near the Willamette National Forest. They put out the fire and called the…
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It’s time to ditch the paper bag lunch. Upgrade now to avoid getting sick
It’s time to ditch the paper bag lunch. Upgrade now to avoid getting sick WFMYNews2.com
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Will a heat wave in Eastern Europe upset global food supply?
Will a heat wave in Eastern Europe upset global food supply? DW (English)
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Grants Awarded to Increase Biofuels Access Across Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sixteen retail service stations throughout the state have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Grant program, the 16 stations were awarded a total of…
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NE Lt. Governor Kelly & Delegation tout opportunities from Trade Mission to Indonesia
Lt. Governor Kelly & Delegation tout opportunities from Trade Mission Rural Radio Network
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July Grain Markets Fall Short as Farmers Hold Out For Market Rally
July Grain Markets Fall Short as Farmers Hold Out For Market Rally Radio Monmouth, IL
