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USDA upped its corn yield estimate by nearly 2 bu. to a 174.9 bu. per acre national yield. The agency also increased its demand estimate, which softened the potential blow of such a big jump in production.

According to FMC, growers who use the product will find healthier root systems, improved plant stands and decreased lodging in their crops – potentially contributing to better yields. 

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.

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.

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

Rep. Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee, continues to express optimism about passing a new farm bill in December in the House of Representatives. But he says an extension of the current farm bill is needed.

ADM recently surveyed consumers and decision-makers in the retail and consumer-packaged goods sectors on consumer trust, purchase consideration, and future regenerative agriculture trends for CPGs and retailers.

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.

MacGillivray joins Kula Bio from Anuvia Plant Nutrients. He will oversee and manage all commercial aspects of Kula Bio’s operations.

While voters are casting ballots today, they're also looking ahead. A Biden-Trump presidential race rematch is currently forecast, but their ages, economic turmoil at home and conflicts abroad are weighty concerns.

“We’re getting strong results. High interest rates and sub-$5 per bushel corn is not affecting land market conditions,” says Jim Rothermich from Iowa Appraisal.

For the sixth year, Farm Journal has conducted a survey to gauge farmer use of online crop input purchasing tools. Here's what we found.

According to USDA’s crop progress report, 81% of corn and 91% of soybeans have been harvested so far.

As farmers have grown more aware of expanded options for buying inputs, retailers have invested in how they are part of the party.

Although it’s not known exactly when chlorpyrifos will be reinstated, agriculture groups are citing this as a huge win for farmers who have been battling EPA for more than two years.

“If we don’t engage well digitally, we’re just another white pickup,” says K.C. Graner, CFS senior vice president.

According to the team at Heartland Ag Solutions, taking the time now to prep equipment for spring is vital.

The Panama Canal is now cutting its daily ship transits by half this winter due to severe drought.

Earlier this week, as part of an annual administrative review of countervailing duty orders, the Department of Commerce (DOC) adjusted duties on imported phosphate fertilizers.

North Dakota auction company announces new record-high land sale for cropland in the northeast corner of the state at $17,500 per acre, while in Iowa farmland sales are starting to cool off.

The company has already launched several sustainability features at the site and is planning more in the coming year.

From mid-September through October, thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts visit Siemers Farm in eastern Washington. Owner Burt Westover says they plant 53,000 seeds by hand each year and end up with 350,000 pounds of pumpkin.

Drought hit farmers hard in Minnesota this season, so farmers are finding mixed results at harvest. Many are disappointed with soybeans but say their corn yields are better than expected.

After losing its third consecutive trial, a Bayer investor called for the company to reconsider its litigation strategy, and a trial lawyer signaled interest in restarting settlement talks for thousands of Roundup cases.

While a few cotton fields flourished with yields to brag about at the gin, the majority of the region’s production suffered, from one weather extreme to another.

Two growers in two states won the opportunity to support their community by selecting a hometown organization to receive a $5,000 donation from Lallemand Plant Care.

Though inflation is currently high, Indiana ag lender Joe Kessie doesn’t expect a repeat of what he experienced in his early career for three main reasons.

The institute will unite researchers at the university interested in robotics, artificial intelligence and remote sensing to increase precision, production and profitability in the ag industry.

Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, shares what to watch for the fertilizer, seed and crop protection price outlook.

The company sees potential in focusing on animal feed and pet food via several non-GMO, Ultra-High Protein low oligosaccharide (“UHP-LO”) commercial soybean varieties.

An increase in crushing capacity means there's going to be more soybean meal available for export. To prepare for that transition, infrastructure improvements are being made at the Port of Grays Harbor in Washington.

Sales in grain, agronomy and other key areas will now be housed under one sales structure with the addition of Jones.

According to USDA’s crop progress report, 71% of corn and 85% of soybeans have been harvested so far, which is considerably ahead of the five-year average.  

Several factors are leading economists to believe the price of corn will keep ethanol profits steady in the near future.

Florida’s 2023-24 citrus crop should be significantly more robust than last season’s, according to the latest USDA forecast.

Maybe it’s because I’m a farm kid at heart, but I think the best Halloween costume ideas come straight from the farm. And I'm not the only one on our team here at Farm Journal who feels that way.

Bart Fischer, co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M, spotlights two topics that will be updated in the next farm bill.

Now the worry shifts to wars and attacks on two democracies (Ukraine and Israel), whether or not deficit spending by China can help regain its economic momentum, and risk of a U.S. government shutdown on November 17.

Corn and soybean prices seem stuck. So, what catalyst could it take to move commodity prices higher? There are a few, but analysts say the reality is there’s simply no story at the moment.

At 22 years old, Emma decided the college life wasn't for her. She dropped out and decided to become a farmhand. With each adventure comes lessons she shares on her "Ag With Emma" social media accounts.

Political unrest, a healthy ag economy and the start of an election year. These are all reasons economists in the October Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor think it could 2025 before Congress passes a new farm bill.

BASF’s Scott Kay says its people are the biggest asset to bring consistent supply and the latest technologies.

For the latest list—based on 2022 data—47 of the 100 cooperatives are in agriculture. In all, 59% of the $319 billion in generated revenues of co-operatives are from those ag-focused co-ops: $187.6 billion.  

In a historic and contentious election, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, writes Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer in Policy Updates. 

A seasoned crop consultant shares a list of items that are sure to make scouting a bit easier this spring.

DLF's new facility is located in Albany, Oregon and spans 141,000 sq. ft.

With drought and heat stress in Iowa this season corn and soybean yields are variable, but not that far off of 2022.

God bless grain cart drivers. They are great mind readers, understanding all those hand signals that are hard to interpret and hard to see, and the person who generally takes all the blame.