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Regulatory chaos threatens US hemp industry
Regulatory chaos threatens US hemp industry Green Market Report
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Yield Impact of Fungicides on Drought-Stressed Corn in 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. — Commercially available foliar fungicides (Table 1) were evaluated for their impact on disease and yield responses. Under favorable conditions for disease development (i.e., wet and humid weather), foliar infections can cause premature leaf senescence, reduce photosynthetic capacity, and lower yields. This trial was conducted at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury, NC,…
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Is Variable Rate Nitrogen Based on Yield Maps a Good Idea?
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Last year around this time I wrote a blog post that detailed the long track record in Minnesota of the most profitable crop producers spending significantly less on fertilizer than the least profitable growers. The recently released FINBIN data for 2024 show that this trend is continuing. In 2024, the 20% most profitable farms…
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Early Soybean Planting Has Benefits — New Replant Insurance Dates Highlight
Early Soybean Planting Has Benefits — New Replant Insurance Dates Highlight AgWeb
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NCGA study explores agricultural drone adoption and impact
NCGA study explores agricultural drone adoption and impact Farm Progress
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Preparedness in Practice: Nebraska AgrAbility presents strategies to empower rural families and communities
Preparedness in Practice: Nebraska AgrAbility presents strategies to empower rural families and communities METRO – NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA
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After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt
Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing a ton right now, but I know in South Dakota there was some work going on. But a lot of talk about enjoying the Easter…
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Tariffs will only make USDA’s bleak income forecast worse
Trade war costs will be more than taxpayer money Cherokee Chronicle
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Fertilizer Prices Trending Higher
We’ve been seeing some firming of prices in various fertilizer segments this week while the grain markets are showing another quiet day overall on Thursday. As we gear up for the three day weekend, Mike Castle with StoneX joins us for thoughts on the grain and fertilizer markets in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please…
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Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds
One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million in E15 infrastructure grants were recently awarded to 94 retail fuel sites across the state. “Maybe they need to update a tank,” he said. “Maybe…
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Waterville FFA Tackles the Future of US Agriculture Without Immigrant Labor
WATERVILLE, N.Y. — Students from the Waterville Central School District FFA Agricultural Issues Team had the unique opportunity to discuss their presentation, “Cultivating Controversy: Could U.S. Agriculture Survive Without Immigrant Labor?” with Assemblymember Brian Miller and his chief of staff, Susan Jaquish. The discussion helped the team refine their presentation as they prepared for the…
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Tariff Wars: What A Loss Could Mean For Farmers
WASHINGTON — Part 2 of our 2-Part Series on the Future of American Farming in the Tariff War. In Part 1 of our series, we explored the potential upside if the United States “wins” the tariff war, gaining agricultural market strength, expanding exports, and bringing essential supply chains back home. But all strategies come with risks. As…
