USDA says farmers intend to plant 90 million acres of corn this year, which is lower than the trade expected prior to USDA's big Prospective Plantings report.
Ag economists’ views on the ag economy took a dive in the first Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor of 2024; however, relatively strong balance sheets and working capital could provide a cushion for 2024.
Just this week, China’s largest real estate firm was told it must liquidate after trying to restructure for two years. Some experts say the country is teetering on a recession.
While a consultant knows the history and the little details of a field, the computer may only have an opportunity to pick up on the data entered into it.
ARA shares opportunities for ag retailers to save on credit card processing, foster their knowledge network and improve employee retention with professional development programs and resources.
While you can't make Mother Nature send rain, you can review crop-rotation restrictions on chemistries you applied last year. Knowing that information can guide what crop you plant where this spring.
Cotton growers are tough because they have to be. Cotton is a challenging crop to grow, especially in Southwestern states like Texas, where soaring temperatures meet chronic drought and other water restrictions.
The companies say their combined efforts will help accelerate on-the-ground implementation and create a shift toward a net-zero, nature-positive role for agri-commodities.
An average of 17 people in the U.S. die every day waiting for a transplant. More than 100,000 are on a waiting list. After decades of experimenting, many doctors now see potential in genetically modified pig organs.
ARA members will benefit from the National Propane Gas Association's Administrative Compliance Experts handling FMCSA paperwork and filings, FMCSA audits, and training materials and training equipment guidance.
Wendy Mosher, CEO at New West Genetics and vice president of Hemp Feed Coalition, says this is something that has been in the works for at least four years
The goal of “Dynamic Shared Ownership” is four-fold: reduce hierarchies, eliminate bureaucracy, streamline structures and accelerate decision-making processes.
David Heublein won the conventional, non-irrigated category of the 2023 NCGA yield contest for the state. The amazing yield was grown with only one-third of the total rainfall his fields usually get in a growing season.
In 2024, the company, which started in Australia in crops such as barley and canola, is offering its product for use on soybean acres in six states: MN, SD, ND, WI, NE and IA.
A ruling this week in Arkansas showed U.S. states' heightened ability to control the battleground for antitrust lawsuits, invoking a federal law that creates new headaches for corporate defendants.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention that new investments will generate income, create jobs and strengthen competition for farmers and ranchers.
Users completing transactions in the Growers platform will be able to select their Bushel Wallet as an option to digitally pay and send money to their trusted partners.
“These microbes are naturally occurring. They are on every plant that you would ever see, on the salad you eat, on the grass that you grow, on the trees that you look at, and everything in between,” Smith says.
Mosaic shares the purpose of the website is to help users make informed decisions about products to use in their fields based on what others in their area have experienced.
Sarah Beth Aubrey shares why instead of promoting their environmental efforts, some companies opt for a quieter approach, potentially saying nothing at all.
Climate FieldView announces new capabilities in FieldView Plus for 2024, including more personalized features available through the new FieldView Premium subscription tier, improvements to FieldView’s in-cab experience.
Through this partnership, AgVision will integrate their grain accounting software solutions into Barchart's elevator-branded marketplace mobile apps and online grower portals.
Effective Jan. 18, the existing employee team in Monticello joins the Ceres Solutions network of ag retail locations across Indiana and Michigan as part of a 100% farmer owned cooperative.
Deere drew them in with practical yet cutting edge displays – like an iPhone controlled 8R tractor running field tillage – driving the conversation forward with a fun spin on its tech stack and cotton production.
Once you balance fertility and pH in the soil profile, and adjust to making small, more frequent lime applications, you probably won’t need to mix fertilizer into the soil, says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist.
Utilizing the Starlink network, this solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies.
“It’s a testament to our dedication to equipping crop insurance agents with the best tools to serve their clients effectively," said Mike Moore, EVP, Ever.Ag Agribusiness.
Despite nearly 24 inches of snow, below-zero temperatures and raging winds that some people are affectionately calling “Death Storm #2,” Illinois livestock producers are finding ways to overcome the horrific conditions.
Precision Planting introduces farmers to its new CornerStone Planting System; announces Panorama is now available for purchase as well as additional product updates.
What’s the most challenging thing about running a legacy brand? “The biggest challenge is being pigeonholed. Everyone expects us to recreate the past, but the future doesn’t look like what we were," Lamar says.
The expansion of services into environmental and water management includes moisture sensors installation, water irrigation uniformity testing, and services Rebecca Schubert says are “beyond the typical retail ag co-op.”