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Don’t Let These 3 Threats Clip Corn Yields
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Planting conditions were far from perfect in AgriGold Agronomist Nick Frederking’s territory of southern Illinois, but he says adequate rains have helped compensate for compacted corn roots. If rain continues to fall and farmers work to help the crop finish strong, he expects them to bring in good corn yields. “We want…
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Begin Your Journey to Farmland Ownership
GOSHEN, N.Y. — Identifying, evaluating, and securing farmland can be challenging, but resources and support systems exist to help new landowners overcome initial hurdles. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County on October 10, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at El MimoMex Farm in Goshen, NY for an evening of community, food, and conversations…
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Silage harvest rapidly advancing across Midwest
A dairy forage specialist says continued hot and drought-like conditions are speeding up corn silage harvest in many parts of the Midwest. Dann Bollinger with Pioneer tells Brownfield, “There are different kinds of pressures hastening dry down, whether it be drought stress, extreme heat or in some cases, disease pressures or all the above.” He…
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Good week for corn, wheat export inspections
The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending September 19th are ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next set of supply and demand estimates…
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RFA concerned election outcome could impact certain biofuel tax credits
The Renewable Fuels Association is concerned some biofuel tax credits could be eliminated depending on the outcome of the presidential election. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper says the Trump Campaign has pledged to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, but he’s encouraged to see more Republican members of Congress speaking in support of certain IRA programs including…
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“We cannot sleepwalk through this threat”: Lawmakers are working to protect the U.S.’s vital resource
“We cannot sleepwalk through this threat”: Lawmakers are working to protect the U.S.’s vital resource— land RFD-TV
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Agriculture Minister: Support For Ukraine Should Not Lead to Losses and Bankruptcies for Bulgarian Farmers
Agriculture Minister: Support For Ukraine Should Not Lead to Losses and Bankruptcies for Bulgarian Farmers БТА
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Is a trucking business the right fit for your operation?
Is a trucking business the right fit for your operation? Successful Farming
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House Passes Resolution to Disapprove EPA Tailpipe Rule, Senate Unlikely to Act
The US House passed on a near party-line vote to disapprove EPA’s controversial tailpipe emissions rule opposed by the biofuels industry and top farm groups… The House 215-191 resolution vote is likely going nowhere in the Democratic-controlled Senate. But it sends a clear message ahead of the November election, just how much the two parties…
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Threatened Port Strike a Concern for Shippers
Shippers have less than two weeks to prepare contingency plans if workers strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports in the U.S. Composed of 85,000 members, the International Longshoremen’s Association is approaching the expiration of its master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, on September 30. The union’s chances of averting…
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Texas farmers have beef with new USDA RFID tagging rule, saying it will only help big guys
Texas famers have beef with new USDA RFID tagging rule, saying it will only help big guys The Dallas Express
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Inflation eases in South Africa with agricultural implications
Inflation eases in South Africa with agricultural implications FreshPlaza.com
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Higher costs and lower grain prices lead to lower farm earnings in 2023
Higher costs and lower grain prices lead to lower farm earnings in 2023 Successful Farming
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Frozen farms: Harsh weather hits SA farmers hard
Frozen farms: Harsh weather hits farmers hard Food For Mzansi
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October lean hog futures end down
October lean hog futures end down – CME The Pig Site
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States Experiencing the Worst Droughts This Year
States Experiencing the Worst Droughts This Year Casper Star-Tribune
