-
USGC Elects New Chair
The U.S. Grains Council elected Verity Ulibarri as its new Chairwoman during the USGC’s 64th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. “We are thrilled to see Verity elected as chairwoman of the U.S. Grains Council,” says Sorghum Checkoff CEO Tim Lust. “She’s a former Sorghum Checkoff Chairwoman, and her leadership is…
-
ACRE Act would reduce cost of borrowing for farmers
The American Bankers Association is bringing attention to legislation that would lower the cost of borrowing for farmers. Senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy Ed Elfmann says the Access for our Rural Economy, or ACRE Act, removes the taxation on income earned from interest on farm real estate loans. “In essence, what…
-
Dollar Crashing, Bullish Overseas Weather Should Ignite a Flame Under Wheat; But When?
Dollar Crashing, Bullish Overseas Weather Should Ignite a Flame Under Wheat; But When? DTN The Progressive Farmer
-
RDO Equipment Adds AI-Powered ARA Precision Sprayer to Product Lineup
Swiss-based Ecorobotix has formed a dealer partnership with RDO Equipment Co., marking a major expansion into the U.S. market. The post RDO Equipment Adds AI-Powered ARA Precision Sprayer to Product Lineup appeared first on CropLife.
-
House Farm Bill Could Endanger USDA Export Program, Deputy Says
House Farm Bill Could Endanger USDA Export Program, Deputy Says Bloomberg Tax
-
Warnings go out over possible damage to crops from Debby
Warnings go out over possible damage to crops from Debby GPB News
-
Food is Medicine Roundtable Discusses Improving Health Through Access to Nutritious Food
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) hosted the first community roundtable for their “Food is Medicine” Initiative in Madisonville July 31. The event, led by Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and hosted by Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, brought together local leaders to discuss improving community health through increased access…
-
IL crops ahead of averages
The USDA says over three quarters of the Illinois corn and soybean crop remains in good to excellent condition. Bureau County farmer Evan Hultine is cautiously optimistic. “Everything looks good and I’ve actually, in the last week, been telling people when they ask that I’m a little concerned we’re gonna be disappointed because things look…
-
Soybeans, corn find some support
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Crop weather looks mixed, but the trade is expecting conditions to balance out for a large U.S. crop. There is a generally cooler, but mostly drier, forecast on tap for parts of the region this week. The USDA says 68% of the crop is in good…
-
Dryness across Ohio leaves crops to struggle
A district sales manager for AgriGold Hybrids says it’s been a rough year in the field. Scott Bugg says dryness across the state hasn’t benefited the crops. “Some pretty rough looking crops out there. Some areas, they just have not been able to win with Mother Nature,” he says. “We’ve been really dry throughout a…
-
14-year-old dies after John Deere Gator rollover in Lapeer County
14-year-old dies after John Deere Gator rollover in Lapeer County WJRT
-
Summer Heat to Last Well Into Fall
AccuWeather long-range forecasters say intense summer heat is expected to last well into Autumn across much of America. That means an increased risk of wildfires and severe weather. “Fall is going to feel more like an extended summer for millions of Americans this year,” says long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok. “Much of the country will experience…
-
USDA Adds Another Hemp Industry Representative To Trade Committee To Promote The Crop Globally
USDA Adds Another Hemp Industry Representative To Trade Committee To Promote The Crop Globally Marijuana Moment
-
Agronomist says corn rootworm management has been effective
A technical agronomist says corn rootworm pressure has decreased in some areas of the Midwest. DEKALB Asgrow’s Nicole Stecklein tells Brownfield, “I don’t think that we’re seeing quite the issues that we have in the past couple of years. I give a lot of credit to our farmers for really taking the bull by the…
-
Canola, wheat futures moving lower due to the weather, among other factors
Canola, wheat futures moving lower due to the weather, among other factors 620 CKRM.com
-
FTC to Study High Food Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will look into why grocery prices are still high despite falling costs for retailers. FTC Chair Lina Khan made the announcement during a public meeting with officials from the Justice Department on pricing practices. When the FTC votes to authorize the study, major U.S. grocery chains would be required to…
-
Grain and Livestock Start Lower With Risk Off Selling Tied to Global Stock Market Melt Down
Grain and Livestock Start Lower With Risk Off Selling Tied to Global Stock Market Melt Down Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
-
U.S. Weekly Corn Export Inspections Rise
U.S. Weekly Corn Export Inspections Rise MarketWatch
-
FRAC, AEM lament tax bill failure as Senate adjourns
FRAC, AEM lament tax bill failure as Senate adjourns The Fence Post
-
Why Early August Looks More Like El Nino Than La Nina
Why Early August Looks More Like El Nino Than La Nina DTN The Progressive Farmer
