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Remaking wheat as ingredient vs. commodity
Remaking wheat as ingredient vs. commodity  World Grain
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Stronger livestock prices buoy rural property market
Stronger livestock prices buoy rural property market  Grain Central
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Corn Sales for Overseas Delivery Declines
The USDA says sales of corn to overseas buyers declined during the week ending on July 11 while wheat and soybean sales rose. Corn sales for delivery in the 2023-2024 marketing year totaled 437,800 metric tons. That’s down 19 percent from the prior week and 10 percent from the previous four-week average. Japan was the…
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New Members Selected to Serve on NCGA’s Board
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The National Corn Growers Association elected four new farmers to its corn board this week. The organization also re-elected a farmer currently serving on the board. Those elected were Jon Miller of Pleasantville, Ohio; Jason Lewis, of Henderson, Neb.; Dan Nerud, of Dorchester, Neb.; and Jay Schutte, of Benton City, Mo. Randy…
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300+ Agriculture Groups Call on EPA to Reform Endangered Species Act Processes
Washington, D.C. July 22, 2024. More than 300 agricultural groups, including the American Soybean Association and American Sugarbeet Growers Association, have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work with stakeholders to reform its Endangered Species Act processes for pesticides. In a letter signed by 318 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of farmers, the groups contend…
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Derecho Tears Through Heart of Corn Belt
Derecho Tears Through Heart of Corn Belt  DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Cutting barriers to trade: Chief ag negotiator details challenges, opportunities
Cutting barriers to trade: Chief ag negotiator details challenges, opportunities  Agri-News
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Solid gains for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying, with August able to move, and close, above $11. Forecasts generally look hotter and drier in western growing areas starting midweek, while, for the near-term, conditions generally look better for eastern and southern areas. The USDA says 68% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent…
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Kamala Harris Talks ‘Climate Change’
Here’s Where Kamala Harris Stands on Climate  The New York Times
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Advocating for agriculture: Farmers visit Washington to stress need for trade, insurance programs
Advocating for agriculture: Farmers visit Washington to stress need for trade, insurance programs  Agri-News
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Monarch Tractor bags record $133m, eyes global expansion for its all-electric, autonomous machines
Brief: Monarch Tractor bags record $133m, eyes global expansion for its all-electric, autonomous machines  AgFunderNews
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Corn Rallies on Monday, USDA Shows Drop to Conditions
Corn Rallies on Monday, USDA Shows Drop to Conditions  Barchart
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U.S. grains: Soybeans rebound as market unwinds some of its ‘Trump trade’
U.S. grains: Soybeans rebound as market unwinds some of its ‘Trump trade’  Country Guide
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Grains and Livestock Markets Rally Monday: Can They Build on It?
Grains and Livestock Markets Rally Monday: Can They Build on It?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Rewilding the Front Lawn: Bee-Friendly Gardens and Sustainable Landscaping
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Throughout the 1940s, Americans adopted what eventually became the stereotypical vision of suburban living in the United States. The white picket fence and manicured green lawn were the goals of homeowners, creating an allure of the perfect family. Based on results from the 2023 National Gardening Survey, that imagery may be a thing…
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The Surprising Story of How Chicken Wings Became America’s Favorite Finger Food
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chicken wings are a common finger food at restaurants, bars, sports kickbacks and parties. But they weren’t always the favorite appetizer they are today. Initially made as a quick snack, chicken wings have had a surprising rise to become America’s most popular finger food. Traditional chicken wings are deep-fried and coated with…
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In Search of a Smarter Sensor
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients — nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers — are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways.University of Missouri researcher Matthias Young believes…
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Farms brace for grasshopper invasion
Western states are allocating millions of dollars to mitigate pest-related crop losses, which have been a serious problem as water restrictions increase. https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/farms-brace-for-grasshopper-invasion/721907/
