by Riley Smith | May 9, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The weather is wide open in South America to allow farmers to work with little interference. However, that dryness in Brazil could become problematic once that safrinha corn starts pollinating. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest...
by Riley Smith | May 9, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The more efficiently crops take up nutrients, the better yield farmers get during harvest. Ross Bender, director of new product development with the Mosaic Company, talked about the importance of nutrient use efficiency.?At a high level, nutrient use efficiency means...
by Riley Smith | May 8, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
When it comes to protecting a crop from insects, diseases and weed pressure, the sprayer is a front-line piece of equipment; if it?s not doing its job properly, you?re losing yields. David Mills, Case IH Sprayer Marketing Manager, says there are a few things farmers...
by Riley Smith | May 8, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While below last year?s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. USMEF President and CEO Dan...
by Riley Smith | May 5, 2023 | 5 Ag Stories, News
There?s a fine line to walk between power and size when it comes to selecting the right tractor for your operation. Responding to feedback from consumers, New Holland has added an even more powerful model to its T7 series of tractors. J Cole Sanford, cash crop product...