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A rout in commodities deepened as the threat of a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies intensified, hitting markets from steel to soybeans.

On this morning’s AgriTalk, guest host Clinton Griffiths interviewed Auburn University professor Robert Norton about the cyber security risks for agricultural businesses.

Farmers from Louisiana and parts of the Mid-South are suing Stine Seed Company, claiming it sold black farmers fake soybean seeds, according to WBTV.

From east to west growing conditions greatly vary. While some farmers struggle through drought conditions, others are wondering just how long soybeans can handle extremely wet feet.

Deere & Co says rising freight costs and higher prices for raw materials is forcing the equipment to raise prices.

As capabilities have grown so have the complexities of the equipment and also the expectations from the end users.

The net effect from misplaced focus is that results suffer as the team begins to focus on being “busier” and doesn’t make accomplishing great results the target.

President Donald Trump signaled his intention to impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports and curbs on investments in sensitive technology.

You can still impact soybean yields through fertilizer management.

Bayer AG is days away from a transformation into the world’s biggest maker of seeds and agricultural chemicals.