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“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.”

Since its launch, the Truterra carbon program has now paid farmers more than $9 million for more than 462,000 metric tons of carbon.

South Dakota farmers have planted 49% of the corn and 29% of the soybeans in the state. Both are ahead of the five-year average and a surprise with fields snow covered in April.

“Plant early for optimum yield” is a common refrain soybean growers hear from agronomists and other crop production experts today. But when you can’t get into the field, regroup and go to Plan B.

John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, says ag need to be “front and center” as the climate solution.

Rural electric cooperatives, utilities and other energy providers will soon be able to apply for nearly $11 billion in grants and loans for clean energy projects, funded by the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act.