An ag tax professor says several tax benefits are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its thorough, science-based process resulting in the deregulation of the HB4® drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions announced on August 27, 2024. The farmer leaders of USW are confident that the HB4® trait has the potential to deliver significant producer and consumer benefits.

Late U.S. corn and soybean development remains ahead of average. That followed another week of generally favorable conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains, with some areas expected to see some stress this week from hot, mostly dry conditions, along the potential for severe storms.

At this year’s Farm Progress Show, Case IH is launching a wide range of farmer-centric solutions that pair precision technology and purposefully designed equipment to make operations easier, more efficient and more productive.

Once again, Illinois is the most expensive state in the Corn Belt to cash rent non-irrigated cropland, according to survey data released by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service on Aug. 23.

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) unveiled a new Strategic Investment Program, “Young Pork Advocates,” for young individuals ages 18-22. This initiative expands on NPPC’s Strategic Investment Program and aims to empower young advocates within the pork industry.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will provide $2,000 grants to 137 participating school districts or schools to purchase meat, eggs, produce, dairy and other local foods from area farmers. Launched in 2022, Local Food for Schools (LFS) pairs school lunch programs with a local food hub to connect to area farmers.

After a tumultuous week of rail worker stoppage between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) railways, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on Saturday, Aug. 24 forced binding arbitration on all parties.

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she expects the farm bill to be a top focal point of this week’s Farm Progress Show.

Nearly a month after gathering in Lincoln for a special session, state legislators granted their final approval to a tax reform bill on August 20.

Earlier this year, highly pathogenic avian influenza infected dairy cattle in some states, though not in Missouri. Could the disease affect pigs?

When considering preparing food for space travel, things like size and nutritional content must be taken into account. A less obvious but just as important concern: Does the food produce crumbs?

The USDA is reporting strong new crop corn and soybean export sales for the week ending August 15th.

Canadian officials ordered the lockout to end on the country's two major railways Thursday, but the main union involved late Thursday said workers will take down picket lines for Canadian National (CN) but the work stoppage will continue for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed disappointment in the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) recently proposed amendments to its low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). If adopted, these changes would impose caps on credits for soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel, without sufficient scientific evidence to support such limitations.

Eleven grants have been awarded through NIFA’s Rural Health and Safety Education Program (RHSE). Approximately $3.8 million was awarded to 11 Land-grant Universities to support rural health projects for individuals and families.

USMEF Chair Randy Spronk joined a team of representatives from the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) to meet with prospective buyers and study market opportunities for U.S. soybeans and red meat in Indonesia.

As the clock struck 12:01 EDT on Aug. 22, the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN) railways locked out union workers.

With the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy comes ongoing concerns for soy growers worried about feasibility of implementation and its impacts.

U.S. ethanol production shot higher last week.

Researchers have made a major discovery in the fight against soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual, trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) on the sidelines of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week.

Jake Li, the deputy assistant administrator for pesticide programs at the U.S. EPA, says the final herbicide strategy gives growers more options on ways to minimize pesticide drift.

Missouri agricultural leaders, FFA and 4-H members, elected officials and partners came together at the Missouri State Fair to capstone the 2024 Drive to Feed Kids.

University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, working with Iowa’s 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts and farmers and landowners, again shattered a record for conservation and water quality practice adoption within Iowa during the last fiscal year. Secretary Naig made the announcement Monday during remarks at the annual Conservation Districts of Iowa conference in Ames.

The USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings remained unchanged over the past week.

The long-anticipated development of La Nina in the equatorial Pacific Ocean may be underway, just in time to bring concern over weather prospects for the final weeks of U.S. corn and soybean crops.