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The 2023 Wheat Quality Council’s Wheat Tour across Kansas found low yields and higher abandonment than what USDA currently has penciled in with one economist on tour warning abandonment could climb even higher.

Farmers and crop consultants will be able to select a soil type, crop type, geographic region, and soil test extractant on the FRST website to receive unbiased soil test recommendations.

Today, the company has announced a partnership with Mertec, an Iowa-based breeder and developer of soybean germplasm for the seed trade.

The economic environment today is similar to the 1970s and into the mid-80s. Although we are not expecting a 1980s-style farm collapse, there are lessons and opportunities to gain from a milder version of the 1980s.

“I think the agriculture industry has the potential to become more efficient and deliver better outcomes to farms through basic LLMs—not even considering what potential breakthroughs will come,” said Shane Thomas.

The Ukraine Black Sea grain deal has been extended for two more months, one day before Russia could have quit the pact over obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports.

“We’re eager to offer the retail system and its growers access to high-quality triticale seed and proud to be able to provide new products that can help support responsible agriculture practices,” says Gary Nowaczyk.

Matt Carstens says, “This is solely about the farmer, giving power back to the farmer, and that’s the role of the co-op.”