by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 16, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The uses for American soybeans have expanded well beyond traditional food and livestock feed markets. From renewable fuels and building materials to everyday products, soybeans are finding their way into an increasing number of applications. Developing those markets,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 15, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Dry conditions in some parts of the country during the growing season have taken a toll on alfalfa production, leaving affected farmers wondering whether their stands will survive the winter or if it’s time to rotate those fields into another crop. However,...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 14, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
With tight margins continuing to squeeze farm budgets, soybean producers are scrutinizing every dollar they spend. That includes their investments in the soybean checkoff, which has spent the past 35 years developing markets and creating additional demand for American...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 13, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The United Soybean Board has a new leader, and she brings strong Iowa roots to the position. Courtney Knupp, who grew up on a soybean farm in Washington County, Iowa, has taken over as CEO of the national organization. She steps into the role at a time when soybean...
by Dustin Hoffmann | Oct 12, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As Iowa farmers prepare for fall fertilizer applications, questions about supplies and prices are becoming increasingly important. Continued conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global fertilizer markets, while trade uncertainty between the United States and...
