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Brazil briefly wore the global corn export crown in 2012 because of the U.S. drought. With the ability to churn out three corn crops per year and a supply deal with China, Brazil might be set to maintain that title.

The new, 17,500 square foot facility is dedicated to Brandt co-founder, Evelyn Brandt Thomas (“ET” to her friends), for her unwavering passion for agriculture and her local community.

The EPA and Hershey announced that $2 million will go towards supporting local dairy farmers. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with Land O’Lakes will use funds to promote environmental goals.

Understanding soybean growth and development can help determine the best stages to maximize untapped yield potential. Consider these six key times and manage soybeans accordingly.

Arrested for approximately 45 thefts totaling over $9 million in loss, three Florida men have been sentenced for stealing semi-loads of frozen beef and pork from packing plants across six Midwest states.

If this test voyage is successful, Cargill aims to add 10 more vessels to be wind-powered.

The 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire at the end of September. When Congress resumes, their top two priorities will have to be met before the Farm Bill becomes a priority.

“If I were picking both from a financial and an emotional perspective, the next place I could put a dollar, I still would favor farmland pretty highly,” Bruce Sherrick says.

First thing Tuesday, Pro Farmer Tour scouts saw Nebraska irrigated corn with 208 to 250 bu. yields. But a lot could change as they head into dryland corn. In the eastern Corn Belt, scouts are evaluating Indiana crops.

This time last year, more than 36% of South Dakota was covered in drought. This year, that number dropped to 14%. Dry conditions did improve in the east, but some fear early season dryness could play out in coming weeks.

For growers in Western Canada, Ronin Agronomy provides services for variable-rate technology and applications, textural soil mapping, nutrient management, crop scouting and sustainability solutions.

Hitting the road on Pro Farmer Crop Tour this week? I hope you packed your rain gear.

Economic data has looked good–are we out of the woods? The answer to that question requires the “Hole” truth as is Jackson Hole, the location of the Federal Reserve’s annual confab taking place there this week.

“We want some regulatory certainty. Our members are not opposed to regulations in general, but they need to make sense. This is one of the programs that has worked," says ARA's Richard Gupton of recently expired CFATS

China’s economic woes continue to mount with continued data pointing toward a recession. What does this mean for U.S. ag exports?

Experts anticipate better prices and supplies to end 2023 after the surge in 2022 made for some of the most expensive crops ever.

Brad Nelson and Tim Gregerson farm on opposing legs of the 2023 ProFarmer Crop Tour. They share a field preview with AgriTalk Host Chip Flory, and their crop conditions couldn’t be farther from the same.

“The retail partnerships we have worked to build and grow since day one, along with the incredible performance and ROI growers are seeing, has quickly fueled aggressive growth into new crops and regions,” says Aaron Eddy

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

“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’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.

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

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 announces a new global structure and appoints leaders

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Here’s how the pros approach soil sample seasons.