Farm News

Importance of Consumer Education

Tuesday, August 27

The Iowa Soybean Association says not every person is familiar with agriculture, or where/how their food is produced. In this episode of Seeds of Success, an ISA director talks about the importance of growing consumer trust in modern agriculture. The post

Soybean Research Results can be Immediate

Tuesday, August 27

In this Pods for Profit, Michigan Soybean Committee Vice President Scott Wilson discusses why he’s hosted on-farm research trials for several years and how others can benefit. The post

Congressman shares trade concerns during Nebraska State Fair forum

Tuesday, August 27

A Nebraska Congressman says he’s unhappy with the Biden administration’s efforts to grow and expand trade. Congressman Adrian Smith says he doesn’t think the administration moved quick enough on Mexico’s decree against biotech U.S. corn. “That’s I believe a flagrant violation of the US-Mexico-Canada...

Meeting customer needs remains critical to success

Tuesday, August 27

Some equipment companies are shifting priorities through the current downturn in the ag economy. Case IH vice president Kurt Coffey says customer support becomes even more critical when margins are tight. “Seasons come and seasons go,” he says. “We’re being smart and being stable...

Soy farmers discuss importance of conservation ahead of Farm Progress Show

Tuesday, August 27

(Pictured: American Soybean Association president Josh Gackle – Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president of the American Soybean Association says soy farmers play a critical role when it comes to conservation. Josh Gackle tells Brownfield climate-smart practices can help improve on-farm resilience. “Farmers are...

Use tillage that promotes better air and water exchange in the soil

Tuesday, August 27

Soil health specialist Jim Martindale says no-till isn’t ideal for creating highly productive fields with less soil, water, and nutrient loss… but neither are traditional tillage practices. Jim Martindale with Soil Regeneration Unlimited uses a tillage tool that leaves old root systems mostly intact...

INFB focused on water rights and property taxes during this year’s delegate session

Monday, August 26

The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes and water availability are the biggest priorities for members. During the association’s recent delegate session, Randy Kron says members wanted to ensure policy was put in place for agricultural use. “How do we get protections...

Spring wheat harvest advances in South Dakota

Monday, August 26

Spring wheat harvest continues to advance in South Dakota in one of the final weeks of August. USDA says 83% of the crop has been harvested, an increase of 13 percentage points from the previous week, but behind last year’s progress. Spring wheat conditions...

Farm bill, grain marketing among farmer concerns heading into Farm Progress Show

Monday, August 26

(Pictured: Story City, Iowa farmer Brent Larson – Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Many farmers are looking to meet with industry experts on a variety of challenges at this week’s Farm Progress Show. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as treasurer of the American...

Kentucky crop update

Monday, August 26

Cooler temperatures and dry weather helped Kentucky farmers in the field cutting hay and topping tobacco last week. Seventy seven percent of tobacco is now topped, and 28% cut, both right on averages, with the crop rated 74% good to excellent. Pasture conditions declined...

Small grains harvest continues in Minnesota

Monday, August 26

Small grains harvest continues in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop update says 74 percent of oats, 54% of spring wheat, and 57% of barley is harvested. The second cutting of alfalfa hay reached 94% complete. Corn is 5% mature, 4% ahead of average; while...

Cattle futures up sharply Monday, hogs weak

Monday, August 26

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, supported by oversold signals as traders watched the distribution of the show list. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live was up $1.27 at $176.97 and December was $1.17...