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The Board of Directors completed a thorough evaluation of the cooperative’s leadership needs and selected Steve Becraft to lead the organization, who will serve in a combined role as both CEO and COO
At first, switching to no-till was problematic. “We were just committed,” Stout said. “We knew we were going to make it work, so we had to change some things.”
Iowa farmer Caleb Hamer says even though USDA’s acreage preview pointed to an increase in corn acres, he thinks his area may see a slight shift toward soybeans due to the agronomic impacts from the derecho last year.
Just a day ahead of two major USDA reports, soybean prices slid. The May contract closed 26 cents lower on Tuesday, with prices settled at $13.66. Corn saw similar action on the CME Tuesday.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said a Mexican plan to ban imports of GMO corn would apply to grain used for human food products, not livestock feed, based on a conversation he had with Mexican Agriculture Secretary.
Oklahoma State University Extension has accepted the challenge of tackling a pervasive lack of rural internet connectivity.
Lingering impacts of the 2020 derecho could play into the 2021 acreage battle. An Iowa State agronomist says farmers could face more volunteer corn, and soybean herbicides may be the best option to control the issue.
Winfield United Canada and Farrell Growth Group announce a partnership to provide further business insights to independent ag retailers with financial planning and benchmarking services
The first U.S.-China meeting of the Biden administration got off to a fiery start, with both sides leveling sharp rebukes of the others’ policies in a display that underscored the level of bilateral tension.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to enhance our soybean expertise, and to be able to share that with our growers.”
The one common thread—suppliers say they still rely on and appreciate ag retailers as the local trusted adviser.
The outlook for agriculture is uncertain, but more optimistic than it was a few months ago, according to the 2021 U.S. Baseline Outlook report compiled by FAPRI.
Suppliers say programs aim to reinforce customer engagement, not replace the retailer.
Farmers for Free Trade wants to see a full implementation of the Phase One trade agreement. A year into the deal, there are still accountability and compliance issues with China.
The Rural Mainstreet Index for March soared to a record-high 71.9. March represents the fifth time in the past six months the index climbed above growth neutral.
The Fed on Wednesday repeated its pledge to keep its target interest rate near zero for years to come after projecting a rapid jump in U.S. economic growth and inflation this year as the COVID-19 crisis winds down.
Since last year, China has been importing record volumes of U.S. corn due to a supply shortage and record domestic prices. But U.S. shipments to the Asian country have been slightly disappointing in recent weeks.
Why don’t we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here’s what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.
Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.
What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services?
The pivotal moment in the journey to more sustainable livestock production is now, says Brett Kaysen of the National Pork Board. Here’s a look at how the pork and poultry industries are driving progress.
This summer, farmers will start receiving the first tranche of payments via TruCarbon, the new carbon program launched by Truterra, LLC.
Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.
China booked its largest purchase of U.S. corn since January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
A look at startups creating field-to-market systems.
Soil density and water availability significantly impact corn development, as the Farm Journal test plots reveal.
If you’re procrastinating, delegate it. If you don’t like it, delegate it. If it’s not your talent, delegate it.
The March WASDE report left corn and soybean supply and demand unchanged.
In his opening days of his second stint as head of USDA, Tom Vilsack is focused on farmer profitability and opening markets to build that profitability.