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President Jed Bower says the association is setting a course toward markets that could collectively unlock demand for billions of additional bushels of corn annually, “keeping farmers farming” for the next 250 years.
An unusual combination of severe hail, 88 mph winds and excessive rainfall has devastated some corn acres, while saturated fields, delayed herbicide applications and rising weed pressure threaten remaining yield potential.
With 400 groups in lockstep, Chairman G.T. Thompson’s labor bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee. The goal: Open year-round H-2A access for the first time since the program’s creation in 1986 and cap mandatory wage hikes.
While, not yet confirmed by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX says the tariffs could be dropped by October 1.
Six technologies advance toward commercialization, with the first product expected in late 2026, despite criticism from environmental advocacy groups.
As crops accelerate through key growth stages, Mark Herz, agronomy technical specialist at CHS, shares three priorities for midseason crop scouting.
Farm Journal’s June Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows a weaker ag economy versus a year ago, but more than 80% expect consistent or better conditions over the next 12 months despite ongoing margin pressure.
Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.
The new Ruveon unit is sparking speculation that Bayer could spin off or sell its glyphosate business.
Notably, this marks a business transaction of a private company buying a co-op.
SAWA contains several reforms long supported by ARA, including streamlining the H-2A application process, providing greater flexibility for year-round agricultural employment, improving worker portability, and modernizing wage requirements.
The goal is to increase domestic fertilizer supply and strengthen the supply chain.
FMC Chairman and Chief Executive Pierre Brondeau said the board believes the agreement is the best path forward for the company and shareholders.
Internal candidate with China and Switzerland experience takes helm as company eyes $10B Hong Kong IPO.
Persistent rain is shifting nitrogen from a fine-tuning tactic to a rescue tool. Ken Ferrie shares how to manage N-deficient corn, the “last best” window for ROI and how to protect grain fill.
In late June, the agency revised its technical guidelines for biofuel feedstocks related to the 45z tax credit.
“We appreciate the EPA completing its science-based reviews of new pesticides and advancing their registrations,” said Richard Gupton, ARA SVP of Public Policy & Counsel.
Jessica Geelan will step into the company’s leadership role upon the retirement of John Christ.
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The company says the action is needed to preserve domestic production, but major commodity groups argue the trade case will come at farmers’ expense.
USDA says Trump’s executive order suspending phosphate duties could cut fertilizer prices by about 22%, saving U.S. farmers an estimated $1.82 billion annually across 97 million planted acres.
Corbett Kull takes us through his journey from building Tillable’s farmland marketplace to pivoting into Camo Ag, a map-first platform designed specifically for ag salespeople. On the Scoop Podcsat, we dive into why generic tools fail in agriculture and how data-driven, agriculture-built solutions are professionalizing the way companies sell to farmers.
The Executive Order signed by President Trump Monday comes after years of farmer lobbying against phosphate duties, with Texas A&M estimating $6.9B in added costs since 2021 tied to sharply higher DAP fertilizer prices.
Legal watchers and industry experts break down what the favorable outcome for Monsanto means for farmers.
From combine automation to upgrades on a 13-year old planter, Virginia farmer David Hula shares the technologies he’s testing to protect yields and unlock the next generation of crop production.
Logue succeeds Kevin Still to lead the Indiana-headquartered co-op
The new order aims to scale regenerative practices and speed up EPA pesticide approvals, but ag retailers worry the MAHA influence could bring unnecessary redundancy to chemical regulations.
Reopening of the global fertilizer supply pinch point gives optimism but many questions remain.
Heavy rains and hail have triggered widespread nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure and weed threats in parts of Illinois, Iowa and other states. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie outlines some strategies for farmers looking to salvage their corn and soybeans.