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GDM streamlines brands after acquisition
GDM is moving ahead with a seed brand realignment that will take effect in 2027, but company leaders say growers should expect no changes for the 2026 planting season. The move follows GDM’s acquisition of AgReliant last September, a deal that brought together major soybean and corn genetics pipelines and created some overlap among seed brands in several regions. Austin Horn with GDM says the company’s first priority is making sure growers head into the 2026 season with the same brands and...
Mosaic spotlights residue breakdown ahead of planting
As growers prepare for the 2026 crop season, residue management remains one of the biggest practical challenges in the field. Whether it is corn stalks, wheat straw, canola residue, or terminated cover crops, the balance between preserving soil protection and...
U.S. Export Sales Report (4-2-26)
The Quarterly Grain Stocks report showed that demand for soybeans is not where it should be. The weekly export sales stayed in line with that data. Jason Meyer of AgMarket.Net gave a breakdown of the report and said that U.S. bean prices aren’t able to compete with...
Diesel prices hit record highs
Oil prices have been on a rollercoaster ride ever since the United States and Israel started bombing Iran. Initially, oil prices moved higher, but last week, oil prices dipped after President Trump paused attacks on Iran. But since those have resumed, oil prices have...
USTR’s Callahan previews 2026 ag trade priorities
US Ag trade negotiator Julie Callahan previewed the administration’s ag trade goals for this year at a recent Agri-Pulse forum. Callahan says the “bumper sticker” version of USTR’s recent Ag policy report is “full speed ahead” on the administration’s “America First...
Farm bill draft reignites debate over pesticide regulation
The newly introduced farm bill proposal is drawing sharp reactions from environmental advocates over provisions that could reshape pesticide regulation nationwide. The legislation, backed by leaders in Congress and informed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Midwest Dairy report shows demand growth
Midwest Dairy’s newly released 2025 Annual Report gives farmers a detailed look at how their checkoff dollars were invested across the ten-state region, with a focus on growing dairy demand, strengthening consumer trust, and supporting future industry leadership....
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New ARC/PLC acres will be specifically distributed
Thirty million new base acres in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill won’t be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, the USDA is electing to distribute those acres in a more organized way. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation...
Helping Iowa’s farmers reduce stress during the busy planting season
Planting season is very similar to harvest in that it is one of the busiest and potentially most stressful times of year for growers. Long days and a lack of sleep can make things difficult for farmers. Add in the uncertain weather and equipment breakdowns and stress...
U.S. beef gains expanded access to Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority recently announced that participation in the Export Verification (EV) Program will no longer be required for U.S. beef exports to Saudi Arabia. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom said this change, now...
Egg prices ease as poultry producers prepare for spring wildfowl migration
A report from the American Farm Bureau has good news for egg buyers. Egg prices have dropped sharply as production recovers from volatility caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza infections. While detections in January and February rose sharply, with over 15...
Mosaic spotlights residue breakdown ahead of planting
As growers prepare for the 2026 crop season, residue management remains one of the biggest practical challenges in the field. Whether it is corn stalks, wheat straw, canola residue, or terminated cover crops, the balance between preserving soil protection and...
