News Archives
Alex Harrell's soybean plot yields 206.7997 bpa, sets new world record
Records are meant to be broken, and on Aug. 23, Georgia farmer Alex Harrell did just that, placing his name atop the list of the nation's most prodigious soybean growers.

New horizons for ag carbon markets and livestock sustainability
As the world begins to recognize the role livestock can play as a climate solution versus a climate culprit, the industry is creating goals and building a path to make a positive impact. One of the most significant obstacles: Creating economic sustainability for environmental solutions.

BRANDT breaks ground on Evelyn Brandt Thomas Ag Innovation Center
BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, has broken ground on the Evelyn Brandt Thomas Ag Innovation Center at the BRANDT Research Farm in Pleasant Plains, Illinois. 

Purdue researcher's short corn has far-reaching potential for growers, industry and the environment 
Gurmukh (Guri) Johal is a scientist, not a teller of fairy tales. But the Purdue professor of botany and plant pathology likens his recently patented genetic mutation in corn to “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”

Agriculture barely mentioned in GOP debate, but energy and climate were key topics
Farmers came up just two times in the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday night, both times mentioned by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

Scope of FMMO hearing should be widened
Some dairy groups are protesting the limitations of Wednesday’s Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing to amend national milk pricing formulas.

Jones named FDA deputy commissioner of human foods
James “Jim” Jones has been selected by the Food and Drug Administration to serve as the first deputy commissioner for human foods, giving him a chance to direct and oversee reorganization efforts at the agency.

Cargill and BAR Technologies' ground-breaking wind technology sets sail, chartering a new lower-carbon path for the maritime industry
Cargill and BAR Technologies’ ground-breaking innovation, BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine sets sail on open waters, testing new technology that will bring cutting edge wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.

Consider supplementation strategies to stretch limited pasture resources
Drought conditions in portions of North Dakota are forcing some farmers and ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

Farm groups appeal to presidential candidates for new trade pacts
The Biden administration has so far opted not to enter into traditional, tariff-cutting free trade agreements, and farm groups are now turning to the large field of candidates hoping to be the next president to make the case for new trade deals.

Beef cow slaughter shift is first indicator of herd expansion
Improved grass conditions in some parts of cattle country combined with higher prices have some cattle producers considering herd expansion.

Survey reveals barriers to managing herbicide resistance
Farmers face many hurdles when attempting to effectively manage yield-robbing, herbicide-resistant weeds. According to a recent survey of crop advisers, those barriers most often include economics, management complexity and supply constraints, along with the perception that a "silver bullet" will eventually solve the issue.

Resources for helping cattle deal with heat stress
While we can’t control the heat, there are some things we can control to help cattle through it.

Conservation Board doubles Clean Water Indiana funding
The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) is allotting over $2 million in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grants for 2023, which is a $1 million increase over 2022.

Rice industry calls for further US action with India on export ban
The lead ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says the U.S. has been “heavily engaged” with the Indian government on agricultural issues, including India’s recent export ban of long grain, non-basmati rice.

Biofuels, refining interests wage fight over 2020-2022 RFS Rule
All sides continue to fight in an ongoing Renewable Fuel Standard lawsuit that could require the EPA to make changes to its 2020-2022 finalized rule.

58% of U.S. corn, 59% of soybeans good to excellent
There were minor changes to the USDA’s national corn and soybean condition ratings.

'Ag Tag' donations reach highest level ever for program
Kentucky farmers donated $735,815.88 to the Ag Tag Program for 2023.

Study may help farmers apply fewer chemicals, make more money
Soon it will be back to school, but oh what a summer it has been for Alec Adam.

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $700 million to connect people in remote and rural areas with high-speed internet
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced nearly $700 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 22 states and the Marshall Islands to reliable, affordable high-speed internet through the ReConnect Program, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Farmland values stay resilient as farm economy moderates
Strength in farm real estate values persisted in the second quarter despite some moderation in the farm economy and higher interest rates.

Summit Carbon pipeline faces another crucial test with hearings in Iowa
The ethanol industry, along with both carbon pipeline backers and opponents, will be watching how a series of hearings in Iowa play out over the next month. Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions starts another critical regulatory push for its proposed 1,250-mile carbon pipeline as the Iowa Utilities Board begins hearings this week for the state permit on the Midwest Carbon Express CO2 Pipeline.

Creating a safe alternative shipping route for the Black Sea region
Several countries, including the U.S., are trying to find an alternative shipping route for Ukrainian grain since Russia left the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Deere bullish on continued farmer demand, but investors fear slump
Deere & Co. reported stronger-than-expected earnings Friday yet saw its stock drop significantly amid concerns that the ag equipment industry may have peaked.

US calls for USMCA dispute panel over Mexico's GM corn ban
The U.S. is escalating its dispute with Mexico over the country’s ban on genetically modified white corn and its intent to eventually bar all biotech corn from food and animal feed by calling for the establishment of a dispute panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Placements again in spotlight in Aug. 1 USDA Cattle on Feed report
If Friday's USDA Cattle on Feed report unveils a number set similar to what analysts estimate, then the report will favor the cattle market and its bullish long-term nature.

Farmers urge Congress to address Prop 12 in farm bill
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson heard farm bill priorities from farmers in La Crosse, Wisconsin Wednesday.

Growth Energy releases new economic and job benefits data on IRA's one-year anniversary
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, marked the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by releasing new data on the economic, employment, and agriculture market potential of the bill’s Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit.


