Since the 1950s, fire departments across the country have used products containing dangerous PFAS to put out fires. But the United Soybean Board has announced a greener alternative made from soybean meal.
We have a new definition for the Waters of the U.S. — at least for now. Some farm groups, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, are unhappy with the outcome.
Proposed farmworker labor reforms from Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and others were left out of the omnibus spending package but farm groups are continuing to push for immigration reform.
Fufeng USA is purchasing 370 acres in Grand Forks to build a $700 million project. A government review didn't raise enough red flags to block the proposal, which has refueled the debate about foreign land ownership.
Every year farmers push the yield envelope on their farm. The agronomic approach is different for every farmer, but an NCGA Yield Contest winner has some advice.
West Texas intermediate crude oil prices hit an 11-month low of $73.60 per barrel Monday before rebounding to close higher. So, what is driving the market and how long will these lower price levels last?
From Ohio to Missouri dry conditions impacted this year's production. Farmers are finding some disappointments at harvest but also some welcome surprises considering the lack of moisture during the growing season.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended for 120 days from Nov. 18, without any changes. The deal is bearish for U.S. corn and wheat exports, which are already lagging.
In USDA's November crop report the agency put soybean yields in Wisconsin at 54 bushels per acre with record corn yields at 182 bushels per acre. Yield results from the field are backing up that forecast.
The midterm elections are critical for agriculture because whichever party controls the House and Senate will trickle down to the leadership of the ag and budget committees as they write a new farm bill.
In the October USDA projected a 200 bushel per acre corn yield in Iowa, with soybean yield at 58 bushels per acre. However, yield reports are putting those estimates in question.
In a moisture deficit area like southwest Nebraska conservation and regenerative practices have long been a staple for farmers. That's important especially in drought years like 2022.
For farmers trying to Flip their Soil and improve soil health one simple thing they can do this fall is plant cereal rye as a cover crop and plant soybeans into that stand.
Mitchell Hora, agronomist and CEO of Continuum Ag, advises farmers to implement soil health practices within the context of each field, which includes working with local experts and doing research.
Soli health practices can help Flip Your Soil from good to great. These practices are also part of the new push for Climate Smart Agriculture practices to sequester carbon.
Rising prices are impacting every aspect of the food and agriculture supply chain and that may not change dramatically through the balance of 2022 according to the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and Kansas City.
The U.S. is projected to have record ag exports for the marketing year but is still posting a trade deficit. Plus, headwinds such as slow water levels on the Mississippi River are adding to trade concerns.
Agronomist Missy Bauer, of B&M Crop Consulting says when farmers think about winning the furrow it starts with stand uniformity. "It's got to be uniform soil around there to make that happen. "
Low Mississippi River water levels are a concern for moving inputs like fertilizer. The worry comes as Florida, a key fertilizer-producing state, cleans up after Hurricane Ian. What will the fertilizer price impact be?
As if agricultural shippers did not have enough supply chain challenges, there is concern related to the diminished water levels along the inland waterway system that will impact barge transportation.
The Federal Reserve made history on Wednesday, approving a third consecutive 75-basis-point hike. It was largely anticipated by the market, but the key is what's next?
Rail shipments are already starting to shut down ahead of a possible strike which could begin as early as this Friday and it couldn't come at a worse time for agriculture.
Corn and soybeans are pushing higher after some surprises in the September USDA Supply and Demand Report. Wheat mostly lower. Livestock mixed. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.
Lingering drought in California has continued to cut into fruit and vegetable production this season and force farmers to make tough decisions about how to allocate their scarce water resources.
House and Senate Ag Committee members have a tough job ahead of them writing the 2023 farm bill. They’ll have to balance Republican plans to cut federal spending with desires from farm groups.
U.S. farmers have long been the envy of the world when it comes to their technological advancements. However, since 2000 other countries have surpassed the U.S. in agricultural research and development spending.
B&B Farm Store defaulted on an estimated $1.3 million of grain they bought from 60 Jesup, Iowa area farmers. But that may not make farmers whole and points to a bigger problem.
Tentative deals have been reached with three of the 12 rail unions and large U.S. freight railroads. However, there's more work to do to avert a strike.
Land values have hit record levels in the past year. Iowa has experienced the biggest percentage increase, but other Midwestern states aren’t far behind. Can land prices keep going up?