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UPL Launches Partnership With The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
UPL Launches Partnership With The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

A new agreement grants UPL exclusive global access to University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s filed patents for Fenclorim seed treatment with micro-encapsulated herbicides to protect crops against weeds.

Concerns Resurface About Low Water Levels on the Mississippi and Other Rivers Heading Into Harvest
Concerns Resurface About Low Water Levels on the Mississippi and Other Rivers Heading Into Harvest

After record low water levels on many of the major rivers used for export movement in 2022, agriculture could see a repeat this fall.

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Face Sharp Decline in Sales
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Face Sharp Decline in Sales

High price points and other lingering obstacles trigger sharp decline in sales of plant-based meat alternatives.

The Scoop Podcast: Correlate Infield Observations, Tools in the Toolbox, Yield Outcomes
The Scoop Podcast: Correlate Infield Observations, Tools in the Toolbox, Yield Outcomes

Erich Eller, of Forefront Ag Solutions details how he got hooked on digital agriculture—and using precision ag tools to make in-field decisions.

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Rural Kansas Bank Is Fifth and Smallest Bank to Fold in 2023

On July 28, the FDIC announced the closing of four-branch Heartland Tri-State Bank headquartered in the southwest Kansas town of Elkhart.

Drought Now Throttling Traffic at Panama Canal, A Threat to 40% of All U.S. Container Shipments
Drought Now Throttling Traffic at Panama Canal, A Threat to 40% of All U.S. Container Shipments

Drought is impacting operations along the Panama Canal, one of the largest shipping channels in the world, with restrictions now placed on both the number of ships, as well as the amount of cargo they can carry.

Behind-the-Scenes Look: How Pro Farmer Crop Tour Scouts Gather Data
Behind-the-Scenes Look: How Pro Farmer Crop Tour Scouts Gather Data

Pro Farmer Crop Tour's data-gathering methods are disciplined, which produces consistent results. We break down the when, where, why and how behind the numbers.

New Bill Excuses Illinois Youth from School Absence to Attend 4-H and FFA Events
New Bill Excuses Illinois Youth from School Absence to Attend 4-H and FFA Events

Just in time for school to start, in the midst of the Illinois State Fair, students across the state will no longer be penalized for participating in a 4-H or FFA event.

It's Starting: Why Recent Processing Plant, Farm Closures Signal Major Consolidation is Now Underway for Pork and Poultry
It's Starting: Why Recent Processing Plant, Farm Closures Signal Major Consolidation is Now Underway for Pork and Poultry

Tyson Foods’ decision to shutter four poultry processing plants, combined with Smithfield Foods announcing the closure 35 Missouri pig farmers, are strong signals that rapid consolidation is already underway.

NC Attorney General Urges SCOTUS to Take Up Ag-Gag Law
NC Attorney General Urges SCOTUS to Take Up Ag-Gag Law

The North Carolina State Attorney General’s Office has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal of North Carolina’s ag-gag law, twice struck down by lower courts as unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds.

Wilbur-Ellis Announces Crop Business Leadership Changes
Wilbur-Ellis Announces Crop Business Leadership Changes

This move comes as current Agribusiness President Mark Ripato prepares to retire at the end of 2023.

John Phipps: Is There Really a Shortage of Truck Drivers?
John Phipps: Is There Really a Shortage of Truck Drivers?

In early 2022, a possible trucker shortage grabbed headlines, but John Phipps says even today, there isn't much hard data to substantiate that alarm.

State Water Regulations Worse Than WOTUS, Farmers Claim
State Water Regulations Worse Than WOTUS, Farmers Claim

State regulations, insists Steven Slonaker, can be more burdensome than federal oversight to farmers and private landowners.

The Executive Briefing: August 14
The Executive Briefing: August 14

Water levels in St. Louis and Memphis are 10 to 20 feet lower at this point in the year than in 2020 and 2019 due to lack of rain.

Iowa, Nebraska Sue EPA for Stalling Year-Round E15
Iowa, Nebraska Sue EPA for Stalling Year-Round E15

“There’s no question of the law, science or anything. They’re simply not doing their job,” says Monte Shaw, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director.

USDA Makes Cuts to U.S. Yields in August Report, Analysts Say There Is One Big Caveat
USDA Makes Cuts to U.S. Yields in August Report, Analysts Say There Is One Big Caveat

USDA’s first farmer survey-based yield estimate offered few surprises, but analysts warn the estimates might already be out of date due to rain that fell after Aug. 1. USDA also made more cuts to demand.

Weather Outlook: Warmer-Than-Normal Start to Fall
Weather Outlook: Warmer-Than-Normal Start to Fall

Bret Walts of BAM Weather predicts the transition to a colder pattern will be later in September and into October.

Is the Weather Or Your Hybrid Management to Blame This Season?
Is the Weather Or Your Hybrid Management to Blame This Season?

Some of your favorite hybrids might fizzle this year, but don’t cast them out of the lineup just yet. A Farm Journal Test Plot study reveals the impact of weather and adjusting practices to maximize yield of each hybrid.

Certis Biologicals Establishes Global Business Unit Model, Appoints Leaders
Certis Biologicals Establishes Global Business Unit Model, Appoints Leaders

Certis Biologicals announces a new global structure and appoints leaders

UPL Appoints David Elser As North American Regional Head
UPL Appoints David Elser As North American Regional Head

David joins UPL with more than 25 years of agricultural experience gained from previous roles at Syngenta, and his most recent position as Senior Vice President for North America at Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Drought No More, Farmers Watch Western Kansas Corn Fields Get Hammered by Hail
Drought No More, Farmers Watch Western Kansas Corn Fields Get Hammered by Hail

What’s often called the “white combine” is hammering western Kansas this year, an ugly reality for an area that’s finally receiving rain after nearly five years of drought.

Three Famous Athletes Join the Famous Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair
Three Famous Athletes Join the Famous Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair

A few things you can count on if you make your way to Des Moines, Iowa for the Iowa State Fair—corn dogs, livestock shows and the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow. 

John Phipps: Why Water is the New Oil for Landowners
John Phipps: Why Water is the New Oil for Landowners

John Phipps says there are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S. He thinks it's a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.

Biden Designates New National Monument in Arizona
Biden Designates New National Monument in Arizona

President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated his fifth national monument in Arizona, an action embraced by Native American tribes in the area and opposed by mining companies and cattlemen.

“Technical Debt” Continues To Grow Rapidly In The Agriculture Industry
“Technical Debt” Continues To Grow Rapidly In The Agriculture Industry

How much is a farm at risk from a technical tsunami?

Two Minnesota Co-ops Remain Separate After Unification Study
Two Minnesota Co-ops Remain Separate After Unification Study

The decision follows a two-month study in which the boards and leadership visited with employees and members, led focus groups, and toured each cooperative’s facilities.

John Phipps: China is Losing Farms and Farmers at an Astonishing Rate
John Phipps: China is Losing Farms and Farmers at an Astonishing Rate

John Phipps says the rapid reduction in farmer numbers is a result of government efforts to raise money, since the government owns the land, and achieve modest economies of scale for added productivity.

Concept Agritek Expands Southeast Support
Concept Agritek Expands Southeast Support

As a District Sales Manager for the southeast, Clay Nelms will serve farmers across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

Missouri Farmer Discovers Startling Reality of Drought: Entire Cornfields Never Pollinated This Year
Missouri Farmer Discovers Startling Reality of Drought: Entire Cornfields Never Pollinated This Year

Drought is creating a dreary outlook for Missouri farmers, but it wasn’t until mid-July that some realized just how bad it was. Farmers in pockets of severe drought now say they have widespread pollination problems.

The Executive Briefing: August 7
The Executive Briefing: August 7

From this issue forward, the publication will be called The Executive Briefing which clarifies its purpose: to provide busy agribusiness and financial services executives with a “pre-flight checklist” for the week ahead

‘Reckless Spending’ is Putting U.S. Fiscal Health at Risk, Analyst Says
‘Reckless Spending’ is Putting U.S. Fiscal Health at Risk, Analyst Says

A market analyst shared a gloomy outlook for the country on Thursday, saying the U.S. balance sheet and financial condition have been deteriorating significantly over the last decade. He expects more of the same ahead.

Across All The Acres: How to Maximize Your Time Soil Testing
Across All The Acres: How to Maximize Your Time Soil Testing

Here’s how the pros approach soil sample seasons.

Higher Interest Rates Cool Farm Lending
Higher Interest Rates Cool Farm Lending

New operating loans have interest rates double compared to 2021

The Weeds We Love to Hate
The Weeds We Love to Hate

What weeds do you hate and why? As a native of New Mexico, Clinton Griffiths spent hours alongside his dad, a hoe and bucket in hand, ridding their property of goatheads, a prickly plant with no proven useful purpose.

Senators Look To Rein-In Abuse Of Farm Payment System
Senators Look To Rein-In Abuse Of Farm Payment System

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Sherrod Brown have introduced the Farm Program Integrity Act. It would create a cap of $250,000 in commodity support for a single farm operation and, potentially, some undesirable side effects.

ADM Unveils FarmView Mobile App and Platform Powered by Bushel
ADM Unveils FarmView Mobile App and Platform Powered by Bushel

ADM is officially replacing its GrainBridge technology with a new mobile app and website portal powered by Bushel.

Tractor X: Farmer Saves Ford’s Only Surviving Prototype
Tractor X: Farmer Saves Ford’s Only Surviving Prototype

The unlikely 100-year survival of an immaculate 9-X tractor despite thievery, rust, weeds, and skeletonization is a tale of predestination.

Male Moth ‘Aphrodisiac’ Revealed
Male Moth ‘Aphrodisiac’ Revealed

The studied moth family includes many generalist agricultural pests that feed on some 350 plant species across North and South America, such as the tobacco budworm, the corn earworm and the fall armyworm

Milwaukee Opens Ag Export Facility, Adding $63 Million to Trade Annually
Milwaukee Opens Ag Export Facility, Adding $63 Million to Trade Annually

The ag port addition is expected to increase exports of DDGS, corn and soybeans by 400,000 metric tons each year.

The Three Agronomy Tools Every Farm Should Be Optimizing
The Three Agronomy Tools Every Farm Should Be Optimizing

Andrew Lambert, technology services manager at Centra Sota Cooperative, shares how his team is structured to help farmers advance their yields and return on investment.

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Majority of U.S. Renewable Diesel is Consumed by California

Renewable diesel consumption in the U.S. hit 28 million barrels in 2021, according to the Energy Information Administration. California burned up 99% of that consumption rate.

The Weekly Ag Strategist’s Briefing: July 31
The Weekly Ag Strategist’s Briefing: July 31

Last week was a busy one for private export reports of large flash sales of grain to China and unknown destinations.

Supporting Local Communities and Focusing on The Triple Bottom Line
Supporting Local Communities and Focusing on The Triple Bottom Line

Shannon Fortenberry shares the leadership of GreenPoint Ag has centered on the triple bottom line–people, planet, prosperity–which has increased the program’s success since its start.

Are Farmers Losing Yield? The High Heat's Potential Impact on Midwest's Crops
Are Farmers Losing Yield? The High Heat's Potential Impact on Midwest's Crops

Crop condition ratings seemed to be in a free fall in early summer, but July’s rains and cooler temperatures sparked a rebound. The heat this week means crop conditions could be set to take another hit.

Are Arizona Crops Sizzling as Temperatures Soar? One Farmer Says the Heat is Normal for July
Are Arizona Crops Sizzling as Temperatures Soar? One Farmer Says the Heat is Normal for July

Arizona is breaking records for consecutive days with temperatures 110 degrees or above. Yuma County, Arizona farmer John Boelts says he always plans for high heat in July and grow crops like cotton instead of lettuce.

Ferrie: Give Corn A ‘Big Push’ With Better Nutrient Allocation
Ferrie: Give Corn A ‘Big Push’ With Better Nutrient Allocation

Using the same amount of fertilizer -- but at different times and more than one way during the season -- can help you harvest more bushels and improve your bottom line. Check out our two brief videos to learn more.

Verdesian Names New CEO
Verdesian Names New CEO

Verdesian Life Sciences announces Clare Doyle as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will take her leadership role at Verdesian in mid-August.

Broadband Bill Would Push Internet to Every “Last Acre” in Rural America
Broadband Bill Would Push Internet to Every “Last Acre” in Rural America

“Producers looking to adopt precision ag technologies need network connectivity that extends far past their residences. They need to be able to make real-time decisions that increase yields," says Sen. Fischer (R-Neb.).

Carbon Intensity Is Going To Be A Team Sport
Carbon Intensity Is Going To Be A Team Sport

“This is an immense opportunity. For the first time, 45Z provides farmers and biofuel manufacturers a scoreboard with a transparent points system and a business model that rewards scoring points," says Mitchell Hora.

The Scoop Podcast: Follow Your Passion, Set Your Trajectory
The Scoop Podcast: Follow Your Passion, Set Your Trajectory

“Seven years ago, I was a regional sales manager when Syngenta relaunched NK and reinvested in the brand. We were able to rebuild a team. And that’s been the most rewarding project,” says Matt Dolch.