-
Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton
Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton WFTV Orlando
-
Is the beef-on-dairy trend beginning to fade?
Over the past several years, dairy producers have been a major supplier of beef, but there’s a commodity broker who thinks beef-on-dairy might have hit its peak, and the cycles for both the beef market and the dairy market might be pointing towards a change. We’ll hear from commodity broker Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC…
-
Soybeans rise for second session on strong demand, Brazil planting woes
Soybeans rise for second session on strong demand, Brazil planting woes ZAWYA
-
When is it too Late in Fall to Treat Weeds in Forages?
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Forage producers should take advantage of plant life cycles this Fall to most effectively control many types of weeds. A final, timely herbicide application can be very effective as temperatures cool, and days run shorter. In the Fall, foliar, systemic herbicides are especially effective on perennial and biennial weeds, as herbicides move…
-
AFBF asks White House to prioritize U.S. crops for renewable fuel tax credits
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the Biden administration needs to establish a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs, says the organization recently met with the administration about the Clean Fuel Production Credit and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. “Farm Bureau believes these tax credits have a…
-
Cooler weather helps Indiana harvest
A southeastern Indiana farmer says cooler weather has helped harvest progress. Ben Kron tells Brownfield soybean yields have been variable. “Beans are all over the place,” he says. “I don’t know a real rhyme or reason. It seems to be the kind of soil type. It also may have something to do with just how…
-
What Surprisingly Strong Cash Markets Are Saying About Corn And Soybeans
What Surprisingly Strong Cash Markets Are Saying About Corn And Soybeans MSN
-
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board Celebrates Spooky Season with Soy
PRINCETON, Ky. — Soy ingredients can be found in many packaged foods, and your favorite Halloween candy is probably on the list. Whether you prefer a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or a fun-size Snickers, most brands of chocolate contain soy lecithin, an emulsifier that binds the cocoa solids, milk, and sugar so that they stick…
-
Corn and Soybean Harvest Moving Rapidly to a Close in the U.S.
(FARGO, ND)– Wide open harvest weather is leading to a rapid harvest of corn and soybeans crops nationwide as we near the end of October. According to the latest Crop Progress Report, corn harvest is 65% complete as of Sunday, October 20th while soybean harvest is 81% complete nationwide. Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota were 68%,…
-
USDA offers ‘clean energy’ funding, including swing-state projects
USDA offers clean energy funding, including swing-state projects Roll Call
-
ASA’s WISHH Program is working on increasing soy demand in Africa
The executive director of the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health says Ghana is a target market for U.S. soy products. Gena Perry says the country already grows its own soybeans. “The USA has the highest quality,” she says. “It’s reliable with a high protein content. “Even if they are producing…
-
Dry conditions have South Dakota farmers harvesting ahead of schedule
Harvesting continues in South Dakota. Ninety-nine percent of the corn is mature, with 56% already harvested. Last year at this time, just 45% of the corn was in the bin. The soybean harvest is 91% finished compared to 85% last year. All of the South Dakota sorghum is mature, and 70% has been harvested. The…
-
Ukraine’s demining efforts could stretch to a century
Ukraine’s demining efforts could stretch to a century, sapper warns Euromaidan Press
-
US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says
US soybean harvest is 81% complete, fastest pace since 2010, USDA says XM
-
Deals of the Year: AGCO closes joint venture with technology company Trimble
Deals of the Year: AGCO closes joint venture with technology company Trimble – Atlanta Business Chronicle The Business Journals
-
India not in favour of facilitator-led process in WTO on agriculture issues
India not in favour of facilitator-led process in WTO on agriculture issues Business Standard
-
Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan
ONLINE — Have you been thinking about planning for your farm’s future, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you have a family member or someone outside of the family interested in coming into the farm business, but you don’t know how to have that first conversation? Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Succession…
-
Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda?
Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda? Farm Progress
-
2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007
2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
-
Self-Driving Tractors May Help Fill Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
A farm in Sonoma County, California had 27 tractor driver positions open and posted the positions on various job boards. The farm didn’t get a single applicant for weeks. A few weeks later, the owners onboarded an autonomous tractor system for the farm and updated the job listing to say they were looking for an…
