by Riley Smith | Apr 9, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
It’s no secret that the economy is extremely volatile right now. Things were looking pretty grim after President Trump announced his plan for widespread tariffs, and now the markets have shot back up following his announcement today that the retaliatory tariffs will...
by Riley Smith | Apr 9, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Micronutrients play a huge role in the success of our crops, especially here in the Corn Belt. Tim Laatsch, North America director of agronomy with Koch Agronomic Services, said a deficiency in micronutrients impacts the overall health and potential yield of both corn...
by Riley Smith | Apr 8, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
As tariffs continue to shake up the economy, many eyes are on South America to see if the country’s crops will be able to help meet global demand. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said rain has returned to Brazil after a dry spell. McBride said there is a...
by Riley Smith | Apr 8, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The American Farm Bureau Federation and several partner organizations are seeking competitors for the 2026 Ag Innovation Challenge. Applications are now open for the challenge, which is a national business competition showcasing agricultural-based entrepreneurs and...
by Riley Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Spring is the season of change, and that means new products from the companies farmers depend on year after year. Brady Spangenberg, marketing director of U.S. crop protection at BASF, said they have several products that they are excited to offer in 2025. Spangenberg...
