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Helena highlights ag innovation on screen and in classrooms with new documentary series
Helena Agri-Enterprises announced today the documentary series Innovation Never Stops at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thousands of teachers and students received an advance look at the nine-part video series debuting next week, which showcases different aspects of agriculture and the innovative technologies behind farming today. Each episode includes companion curriculum designed to take lessons from the field to the classroom and broaden student...
McConnell: farm bill will be late
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress will deliver a farm bill, but not likely in September. Roll Call says McConnell told the Kentucky Farm Bureau that Congress is running out of working days on the legislative calendar before the current law expires...
2023 Crop Tour better than last year
172 bushels per acre on corn and 49.7 bushels per acre on beans are the Pro Farmer National Corn and Soybean estimates for the 2023 Crop. Pro Farmer Editor Brian Grete has the highlights.“Ohio is kind of a hit or miss state but this year it was a real rock star and I...
GoServ Global delivering hope to areas struck by disaster
The ag industry is all about helping those who are in need. Not only will farmers come together to help each other and their communities, but the giving nature of the industry extends to people all over the country and the world. Few organizations epitomize that...
Weekly drought monitor shows spotty improvement
The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor saw improvements in parts of California and Nevada because of the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall accumulations and incidents of flash flooding and mudslides. In the Midwest, light...
Producers focus on needs, as farm bill writers eye politics
While Washington politicians are focused on farm bill politics, producers are focused on their needs.SNAP work requirements, WIC spending cuts, CCC uses, payment limits and more are all politicizing farm bill efforts this year. However, down on the farm and ranch,...
How is the harvest forecast shaping up?
As we sit here on a Friday, we are looking forward to a cool down into the upper 80s for the weekend. That has gotten many concerned about the damage this recent heat snap could have done to crops and livestock alike. It also begs the question as to what we can expect...
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U.S. Export Sales Report (2-1-24)
This week’s export sales were very mixed. Corn saw another good week, but soybean numbers were well below expectations. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest numbers. McBride said the flash sale of soybeans to Mexico was nice, but we...
U.S. cattle herd smallest since 1951
Before the release of Wednesday’s semi-annual cattle inventory report, various trade estimates called for a reduction in overall herd size. The USDA’s report confirmed those estimates with a herd size of 87.2 million head of cattle as of January 1st, 2024. That is a...
Secretary Naig welcomes applications for specialty crop block grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 1, 2024. The grant program, which is designed to support...
Fertilizer is impacted by numerous global conflicts
As we enter year three of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and as tensions are boiling over in the Middle East, we can’t help but realize the impact these events are going to continue to have on our farms. While disputes throw off demand and shipping, especially in...
South American Weather and Crop Update (1-31-24)
Brazil’s weather is status quo, but Argentina is dealing with a heat wave, which could have an impact on the recently planted crop. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride gave an update on the latest weather conditions in South America. The cooperative weather in...
