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Cold temperatures in April squashed hopes for an early planting season here in Nebraska but now that farmers are in the field they’re making up for lost ground, but dryness concerns are continuing to mount.
Futures exchange operator CME Group Inc said on Tuesday it will not reopen the physical trading pits which it closed last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ninth Circuit Court ruling requires the EPA to either write a new rule to allow for the safe use of chlorpyrifos or halt all food residue tolerances of the insecticide, which would ban most uses of the chemical
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) says China’s buying increased to 48.3 million gallons in March, which is the second largest monthly export total ever on record, just missing the high set in April 2016.
A wide-open week with dry weather helped farmers make large strides in planting progress. USDA shows as of Sunday, May 2, 46% of the corn crop had been planted, a 29-point jump in just a week.
Meteorologist Mike Hoffman looks ahead to the weather we could see this week.
Brent Byers is named senior manager of strategic planning and business development, and Amanda Carson is now eastern region sales manager.
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Lumber prices are up 359% since last year at this time, with a 69% increase taking place since the start of 2021, prices not trickling down to producers. And there are three factors aiding to the surge in prices today.
After years of work with USB and the Soy Checkoff, Goodyear Tire is now committing to phasing out all petroleum from its products by the year 2040, using soybean oil in its place.
Soil is beginning to give up its many secrets on the role played by microbes in promoting sustainable food production.
Much of the Ohio Valley states, and Iowa to Lower Michigan, had little to no precipitation this past week.
Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht shows us why parts of the country will soon be experiencing chillier conditions.
After several years of challenging weather, Ohio farmers are dodging snow and cold temperatures to put corn and soybeans in the ground. According to USDA, roughly 8% of those crops are now planted.
As farmers work to get the 2021 crop in the ground, some inputs are facing severe strains. While glyphosate and glufosinate are in short supply today, one retailer says fungicides and insecticides are next.
While corn and soybean prices continue to march higher, farmers are making progress getting the 2021 corn, soybean and cotton crops in the ground.
Secretary Vilsack flatly denied there is any effort by President Biden to reduce meat consumption to meet proposed cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. “Sometimes in the political world, games get played,” he said.
“We’ve seen this building for many months. And this overall situation will likely last into the 2022 crop year,” says Adam Hensley with Helm.
Ryan Yates, managing director of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), says while the plan sounds simple, there are still a lot more questions than answers regarding what the plan truly means.
“Ken’s consistent customer focus and knowledge of the crop protection market landscape will ensure the success of this integral role,” said Brendan Deck, Nufarm’s General Manager - North America.
Farmers will need to take into consideration the cover crop, timing, weather and stage of growth, says an Ohio seedsman.
USDA will open CRP enrollment with higher payment rates, new incentives and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.
Researchers try to tease out what makes some areas more inclined to plant cover crops.
A Mexican judge has sided with Bayer in a legal challenge over a government policy that seeks to ban glyphosate, in a temporary reprieve from a looming ban on the widely-used herbicide.
Alonzo fills two leadership roles for the company, including its strategy and sustainability efforts, both on a global scale.
The Nutrien board of directors has appointed Mayo Schmidt as President and Chief Executive Officer.
USDA’s weekly Crop Progress Report started tallying soybean planting progress. In the first report of the year to include soybeans, USDA showed 3% of the soybean crop is planted, one point ahead of average.
President Biden continues to affirm the administration’s focus on climate. A key USDA nomination this week showcased just how important of a role agriculture will play when it comes to the environment.
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If your weather conditions are tanking, consider answering two important questions Ken Ferrie asks before you head to the field.