We have talked about Soybean Cyst Nematodes at length for many years now, and we are still dealing with a pest that is robbing yields and becoming more tolerant to the weapons we must use to fight them. The SCN Coalition has been working hard to keep producers in the...
Raising livestock isn?t a simple task. There are a lot of factors that producers have to consider every day, like feed, shelter, water, weather, and even pests and predators. One other factor is nigh-unavoidable: the heat. There?s only so much you can do to protect a...
As Massey Ferguson celebrates 175 years of serving farmers, 2022 is a huge milestone for the company.Marketing product specialist with Massey Ferguson, Adam Sills, says the company is focusing on a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation.?So, with our 175 year...
Tissue sampling on your crops can benefit your knowledge on what you need improve, if your crops are adequate, and what your yields could potentially be.AgriGold Agronomist Josh Johnston talks about how much he has learned about season-long nutrient management from...
While wet weather and cool temperatures delayed planting this spring, the corn crop looks ?pretty good,? according to LG Seeds agronomists covering various regions across the Midwest. But those same agronomists expressed concern about heat, dryness and disease...
Despite the economic situation we have found ourselves in, the need to replace equipment is still ongoing. Machinery knows no economic situation and with grain prices still in a good place, farmers are keeping the sales of some machinery pieces growing. The recent...
As the online marketplace has grown and evolved, it is necessary for food assistance programs to grow as well. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has had online shopping options for beneficiaries since the COVID19 pandemic started. However, the...
U.S. pork exports reached their highest level of 2022 in May in both volume (224,677 mt) and value ($655.1 million). While Mexico continues to be the leading market for U.S. pork, the Dominican Republic is exhibiting dramatic growth, with May exports more than...
Americans are facing those higher prices across the board and rural families are taking some of the hardest hits. Rural America doesn?t have the same options or opportunities available as urban communities do. Rural America has fewer choices, fewer stores, and fewer...
A number of factors are sending up red flags about slowing economic activity and a potential oncoming recession. A CoBank report says inflation is the largest red flag, and the Fed is ready to raise rates until it believes inflation has been controlled. ?Warehouse and...
