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Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition
Celebrating heritage: how Central States Fair combines community, tradition KOTA
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The Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The costs of long-term care (LTC) continue to rise, creating potential financial risks for farmers who want to protect their farm assets for future generations. In the last two years alone, the cost of in-home care has increased by more than 20%, while nursing home costs have risen by 10% to 15%.…
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Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice
Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice Public News Service
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Soybeans and corn dip on expectations of large US harvests
Soybeans and corn dip on expectations of large US harvests Business Recorder
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New Study Ranks Illinois No. 1 in Total Economic Output from Corn in the U.S.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Corn farming is one of the largest sectors in American agriculture. The nation’s corn farmers bolster the economy and help build strong communities. There are firms in 524 industry sectors across all 50 states and the District of Columbia with linkages to corn grain farming. In 2023, Illinois farmers produced 2.27 billion…
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Soybean growers to benefit from checkoff investment in fire safety
Soybean growers will start to see some return on their checkoff investment from a new product. A new PFAS-free and fluorine-free biodegradable, and much safer-to-use soybean based firefighting foam has been on the market for about six months. Dave Garlie, whose team at Cross Plains Solutions created the new fire foam discusses the foam and…
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Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience
Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience Farmtario
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USDA Announces Formation of Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council
USDA Announces Formation of Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council MyChesCo
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Dealing With Ear Rots in Drought Damaged Corn
RALEIGH, N.C. — Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear Rot: Drought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause stunting, poor nodal root systems, reduced ear size potential, and overall, more susceptible corn plants. When a rain does occur, ear rot fungi can grow on stressed corn, leading to ear rot…
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70% of South Dakota corn, 68% of soybeans rated good to excellent
Corn and soybean conditions slightly declined last week in South Dakota. USDA says as of Sunday 70% of the state’s expected corn crop was rated good to excellent, down three percentage points from the previous week. Sixty-eight percent of the crop is at the dough stage and nine percent has dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans…
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Soybeans, corn see modest bounces
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts bounced after the run to new lows following the USDA’s record crop and yield estimates. Parts of the region are expected to see a return to hotter temperatures, but the impact will depend on duration and severity. The recent longer-term decline has led to at…
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Are There Marketing Options Left for Corn?
Tomm Pfitzenmaier: Are There Marketing Options Left for Corn? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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More than 50% of Farmers Surveyed Say They Don’t Plan to Sell Their Old Crop Corn Before Harvest
More than 50% of Farmers Surveyed Say They Don’t Plan to Sell Their Old Crop Corn Before Harvest Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Merlo updates the Multifarmer line
Merlo updates the Multifarmer line Grainews
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Economist discusses current state of ag equipment market
An economist says the ag equipment market’s downturn has occurred in a relatively short period of time. “In 2022 there had been a record amount of purchase activity going on,” said David Widmar, co-founder of Agricultural Economic Insights. Widmar says a higher interest rate environment along with lower commodity prices has created some purchasing challenges…
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U.S. soy strong on the global stage
A leader with the Iowa Soybean Association says global demand for U.S. soy remains strong. At-Large board member Tim Bardole tells Brownfield farmers need to continue producing high quality soybean meal to remain the preferred source of plant-based protein for animal agriculture. “A couple months ago I was at a conference in Indonesia with about…
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How could agriculture be impacted by a U.S. recession?
How could agriculture be impacted by a U.S. recession? RFD-TV
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USDA August outlook for meat production, prices, and trade
USDA August outlook for meat production, prices, and trade Iowa Agribusiness Network
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USDA: 5% of corn crop mature
USDA: 5% of corn crop mature Successful Farming
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Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference
Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference Morning Ag Clips –
