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Establish and maintain a strong crop protection program in 2026

Establish and maintain a strong crop protection program in 2026

Throughout harvest, farmers are monitoring their fields for problem areas. Now that harvest is wrapped up, it’s time to take those observations and start making some plans for next year. Will Griffin of Valent said a strong pre-emerge program can protect the investments that farmers make at the beginning of each crop year. Griffin said the Fierce lineup of pre-emerge herbicides can give crops a strong start and help maximize yield potentials. On top of Fierce, Griffin said Perpetuo can provide...

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Forecasting winter temperatures and precipitation

Forecasting winter temperatures and precipitation

The latest weather outlook from the National Weather Service is calling for a La Nina weather pattern that will dictate temperature and precipitation patterns for the winter months. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that recent very cold temperatures are in line...

First confirmation of ASF in Spain since 1994

First confirmation of ASF in Spain since 1994

Late last month, African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in Spain for the first time since 1994. ASF was first found in two dead wild boars in the Barcelona area, located in the Catalonia region. Eleven more wild boars, found dead in the same area, later tested...

China’s deadline moved to February

China’s deadline moved to February

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent extended an earlier deadline for Beijing’s purchases of American soybeans from December to February. Bessent said China is on pace to meet its pledge to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. Bloomberg said...

ASA urges real movement in soybean trade talks

ASA urges real movement in soybean trade talks

Soybean farmers have been navigating one of the most difficult trade years in recent memory. Tariffs, months of stalled demand, and unpredictable movement from key buyers have shaped the 2025 market in ways few expected. American Soybean Association President Caleb...

Farmers should aim to use a variety of different seed genetics

Farmers should aim to use a variety of different seed genetics

Every year, farmers deal with a myriad of different crop issues. While we don’t have a crystal ball to predict exactly what issues will come up, there are a few things farmers can try to manage by diversifying their seed. AgriGold agronomist John Brien said the...

USMCA public hearings begin

USMCA public hearings begin

Public hearings began in Washington, D.C., as part of the mandatory USMCA review process. Over 1,500 public comment-briefs have been submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Briefs were submitted by manufacturing, industrial, and retail sectors...

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First confirmation of ASF in Spain since 1994

First confirmation of ASF in Spain since 1994

Late last month, African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in Spain for the first time since 1994. ASF was first found in two dead wild boars in the Barcelona area, located in the Catalonia region. Eleven more wild boars, found dead in the same area, later tested...

China’s deadline moved to February

China’s deadline moved to February

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent extended an earlier deadline for Beijing’s purchases of American soybeans from December to February. Bessent said China is on pace to meet its pledge to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. Bloomberg said...