We have been discussing this for almost a year now. The impending ban by the Mexican government on GMO corn from the United States. The two countries have been negotiating, and even saw the Mexican government postpone the ban another year, but that is about as far as...
The National Cattlemen?s Beef Association released its policy priorities for 2023. The priorities focus on advancing animal disease preparedness, protecting voluntary conservation programs, and defending producers from regulatory overreach. ?Our focus is helping to...
Innovation and advancement in corn hybrids have allowed for bin busting yield numbers and protection from drought and heat stress.Andrew Penney is a technical agronomist with Dekalb based in Iowa. He says that advancements in corn breeding have happened very suddenly...
When carrying out financial business, it?s nice to know that the people you?re working with have your back too. As a customer-owned financial cooperative, Farm Credit Services of America has a unique way to give back to their customers through cash-back dividends. Jim...
Farmers across the country are getting excited for the 2023 Commodity Classic, which has just announced registration is up 28 percent over last year's event in New Orleans. The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11 in Orlando. Attendee surveys indicate that...
Animal agriculture consumes 97 percent of U.S. soybean meal ? a key demand driver for soybean farmers. The United Soybean Board invests in research to improve soy-based products for animal agriculture. USB farmer-leader Gary Berg talked about a couple of those...
You have certainly seen the USDA?s Census of Agriculture waiting for you to fill out and return. You have likely heard ag media, ourselves included, reminding you to get this information filled out and sent back. The deadline is now less than a week away. Your...
Argentina dried out a bit over the weekend, causing some strength in the U.S. grain markets. Later forecasts, however, show rain returning to the area. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest weather patterns for Brazil and...
Producers are always searching for ways to raise livestock more efficiently and profitably.Dr. Jim Smith a senior technical swine nutritionist with Kent Feeds, recently spoke at the Iowa Pork Congress revealing the results of a recent study with an optimized feed plan...
As lawmakers in Washington focus on the debt ceiling and federal spending, there are concerns about the direction and funding for this year?s new federal farm bill, as the current farm bill is set expire in late September. Bradley Schad, CEO of Missouri Corn ? which...
