U.S. farmers will have access to Enlist E3? soybeans for 2018 planting through an agreement between Dow AgroSciences and ADM. The companies have announced a collaboration that features a comprehensive closed-loop system designed to provide growers access to Enlist E3...
The Environmental Protection Agency last week declared dicamba under its ?restricted use? category, but a weed scientist from Illinois has doubts the new restrictions will be beneficial. Aaron Hager, a weed scientist and professor at the University of Illinois,...
The U.S. wants to reverse Canada?s dairy supply management system as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation. U.S. negotiators centered on the agriculture chapter of NAFTA over the weekend, and proposed to reverse Canadian dairy pricing program...
Bower Trading Market Strategy Report: Demand Grabs Market?s AttentionJim BowerThe corn and soybean market is switching its focus from supply to demand. As combines resume harvest this week, growers will be focusing on yield. Jim Bower, with Bower Trading says the...
Another lock and dam closure along the Ohio river stalled more than 500 barges waiting to pass through. The Waterways Council said late last week the issue was related to rising river conditions, which boosted water levels above maximum operating limits. However,...
BASF has signed an agreement to purchase Bayer?s Crop Science business for $7 billion. BASF is purchasing Bayer seeds for mainstay crops including cotton and soybean, plus the herbicide brand Liberty. The move by Bayer is part of its agreement to purchase Monsanto....
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced new restrictions for dicamba-based herbicides, classifying dicamba as a restricted-use product. The EPA said that only certified pesticide applicators, or people under their supervision, will be allowed to spray...
The local food movement is not new. While its growth has been slow, it has been consistent and has made its way into the mainstream. Once only something a small group of foodies called ?locavores? talked about, today local food sources are key parts of the food...
Harvest Window About to ReopenRyan MartinWith harvest pace running behind schedule, growers are anxious to get combines rolling again. HAT meteorologist Ryan Martin says that will happen early next week and will continue for at least 8 days. But, before that, we have...
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talked with Fox Business about some of America?s grievances with Canada being outlined in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Perdue said past trade deals lacked enforcement, so the president is sending a message to Mexico...
