by Riley Smith | Sep 8, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
At this year’s Farm Progress Show, AMVAC officially announced the launch of Duro LQ insecticide, which has excellent protection against corn rootworm while also bringing added nematode suppression. Wen Carter, product development and technical services manager with...
by Riley Smith | Sep 8, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It may seem crazy to think about already, but farmers in Brazil and Argentina are already preparing for the next crop season. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said harvest is almost done in Brazil, so farmers are getting started on planting for next year....
by Riley Smith | Sep 7, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The cattle industry continues to sort through questions surrounding the Trump administration’s proposal to temporarily allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of imported beef into the U.S. market. At the same time, producers are dealing with the smallest U.S....
by Riley Smith | Sep 7, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
July exports of U.S. beef climbed 6% year-over-year in value while volume was steady, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said the value increase was driven primarily by...
by Riley Smith | Sep 4, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and that’s especially important in rural areas, where suicide rates are roughly 1.5 times higher than urban areas. A lack of rural mental health care options and a negative stigma against discussing mental health have...
