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New farmer survey shows deep concern for future of crop protection

Monday, March 3

A new survey from the Modern Ag Alliance says farmers remain concerned about crop protection availability. Executive director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says the crop protection industry is under attack. “There really is a concern about what the growing amount of litigation facing agriculture means for... Read More.

January soybean crush, corn for ethanol up on year

Monday, March 3

The U.S. soybean crush during January was one of the largest on record. The USDA says 213 million bushels of beans were crushed to start 2025, down 5 million from December’s all-time high for any month, but above the high end of estimates and... Read More.

Rollins comments on USDA job cuts at Commodity Classic

Monday, March 3

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA continues to evaluate President Trump’s job cuts within the agency. “This is an extremely aggressive effort that I fully support, but in being so aggressive there will be mistakes made and there have been mistakes made.” Speaking to... Read More.

Optimistic outlook for U.S. ethanol exports

Monday, March 3

A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production. Well, we have to find a home for... Read More.

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Monday, March 3

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A classic late-Winter/early Spring storm to sweep the Heartland through mid-week

Monday, March 3

Later Monday, a classic spring storm will emerge from the central Rockies, crossing the central Plains before reaching the Great Lakes States on Wednesday. Early- to mid-week weather impacts will include blizzard conditions from northeastern Colorado into parts of western and central Nebraska; a... Read More.

EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process

Monday, March 3

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles all of these registrations, has been understaffed and under-resourced constantly,” says Daren Coppock. President... Read More.

U.S. to target new ag trade markets in 2025, Sec. Rollins says

Monday, March 3

Pictured: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks to reporters at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says protecting trade relationships is one of her biggest priorities. Brooke Rollins says USDA will target new markets in 2025. “I hope... Read More.