With this new alliance, Hefty Seed will gain access to Meristem’s patented Bio-Capsule for the delivery of its proprietary blend of microbes and micronutrients.

“Most of the sustainability efforts have been focused on the farmers. But with opportunities such as the Section 45z tax credits, we believe we can support the “messy middle” of the supply chain,” says Brant Flint.

Here’s how and why you need to clean your combine after harvest and before you park it for the winter.

Let this sink in: One state in Brazil — Mato Grosso — produces the equivalent of Illinois and Iowa’s soybean production combined. Here’s a look at South America’s growing regions, crop calendar and production capacity.

Chinese importers bought around 10 cargoes of soybeans, or about 600,000 metric tons, for shipment from Gulf Coast and Pacific Northwest export terminals between December and March.

While Thanksgiving staples like turkey, green beans, gravy and stuffing will be common throughout the country, items such as cornbread, ham and macaroni and cheese are more likely to be a part of meals in the South.