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Looking back on a career in machinery manufacturin
Looking back on a career in machinery manufacturing The Western Producer
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Using aerial imagery to build crop management efficiency
A regional agronomist with AgriGold says aerial imagery technology can be a valuable investment for farmers looking to enhance their crop management strategies. Western Illinois based Brett Leahr says it can help farmers identify which areas need to be monitored more closely during the growing season. “With differences in emergence, you can plan a replant scenario if needed…
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USDA Pick Rollins Comments on Trade, Tariffs, Farm Payments and Ag Labor at Senate Hearing
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins faced numerous questions from Senators during her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Those questions ranged from trade and potential farm payments to biofuels and the issue of ag labor amid mass deportations planned by the Trump administration. Senate…
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Advanced Training in Conservation Agriculture: Fostering Sustainable Agronomic Systems
Advanced Training in Conservation Agriculture: Fostering Sustainable Agronomic Systems CIMMYT
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2025 Analysis: States That Weather Inflation the Best in the U.S.
2025 Analysis: States That Weather Inflation the Best in the U.S. OnFocus
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CBOT corn hits an over one-year high on South American weather worries
U.S. grains: CBOT corn hits an over one-year high on South American weather worries Country Guide
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Trump USDA Pick Backs Mass Deportations
Trump USDA Pick Backs Mass Deportations and ‘Ready to Bow to Corporate Interests’ Common Dreams
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Why does South Africa import about half of its annual wheat consumption?
Why does South Africa import about half of its annual wheat consumption? Wandile Sihlobo
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RFA says Farm to Fly Act is a win for farmers
The director of government affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says the re-introduction of the bipartisan Farm to Fly Act is a win for farmers. Jared Mullendore says expanding the use of ethanol in sustainable aviation fuel could create new demand for U.S. corn. “It’s just a matter of streamlining these programs,” he says. “The…
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Cattle futures up ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $201.10 and April lives closed $.95 higher at $200.72. March feeder cattle closed $1.00 higher at $274.07 and…
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Soy Transportation Coalition Applauds Longshoreman Deal
US longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers earlier this month, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy and hurt agriculture. Mike Steenhoek is executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition and says he’s pleased to see the agreement. “One of the realities that I try to underscore as…
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Many producers taking advantage of market rally
A marketing expert says many producers have been taking advantage of a recent rally. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says USDA’s January supply and demand report triggered many corn and soybean sales. “Bringing that corn carry-out down to 1.54 billion bushels, that was a big chop, and that was the largest yield reduction on…
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Corn and Soybeans Rebound to Near Term Highs, With Record Cattle Prices: How Far Could the Rallies Extend?
Corn and Soybeans Rebound to Near Term Highs, With Record Cattle Prices: How Far Could the Rallies Extend? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Biden’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Halted
Biden’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Halted Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Fighting Fire with Fire: How Prescribed Burns Can Help Mitigate Wildfire Risks
ATHENS, Ga. — As shocking images of the fire-blasted hills around Los Angeles demonstrate, wildfires have become an increasing concern in the United States, particularly in regions where suppression strategies have dominated for decades. A new study by University of Georgia researcher Yukiko Hashida examines how prescribed burns could play a key role in mitigating…
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Brooke Rollins says she’ll shield farmers from impacts of Trump’s tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Brooke Rollins says she’ll shield farmers from impacts of Trump’s tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing The Texas Tribune
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Farmers Speak Up On The Importance Of Global Ag Innovation
Farmers Speak Up On The Importance Of Global Ag Innovation Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Keeping hogs comfortable during cold spells
Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) interviews southeast Iowa farmer Matt Gent at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines A southeast Iowa hog farmer says advancements in on-farm technology have helped producers manage bitter cold temperatures. Matt Gent has a farrow-to-finish operation near Wellman in Washington County, and says his herd has a comfortable…
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Ag Markets Continue to March Higher in Thursday’s Trade
Ag Markets Continue to March Higher in Thursday’s Trade Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Ethanol production creeps higher, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production was up modestly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.099 million barrels per day, up 4,000 on the week as plants try to meet expected demand and 281,000 on the year, when production was restricted by a burst of winter weather in the Midwest. Ethanol stocks…
