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Farm commodity prices, production costs and consumer food prices are higher than would have been expected a few months ago, according to the 2022 U.S. Baseline Outlook report by FAPRI.

Precedent-setting mandates are coming at ag from all angles, undermining freedom of farmers. These regulations aren’t based on science. They aren’t based on experience. Many argue they aren’t based on a shred of truth.

The good news is some parched areas are likely to see some rainfall soon. The potential downside: some areas that don’t need rain may get some, too.

For March 2021, the Rural Mainstreet Index sits at 65.4. That is up from February’s 61.5.

Preview 2.1 SC herbicide from UPL targets tough broadleaf weeds and will be available for use on about half a million soybean acres this season.

Experts say using less herbicide, or cutting the rate of product per acre, isn’t a good solution.

Ted McKinney, NASDA CEO, led the climate conversation with a diverse list of speakers. From wildfires to water quality, each corner of the nation spoke to their state’s ag adversity, and their work in overcoming it.

Solinftec’s new robot built to scan and monitor fields is being used by the team at Growmark in the 2022 season from planting through harvest.