Fred Below Shares Tips for Soybean Success
University of Illinois crop physiologist Fred Below shared six secrets to 80 bushel soybeans during the recent Soybean Field Advisor Forum in Champaign, Illinois.
WASDE Report Reduces World Ending Stocks for Corn, Wheat and Soybeans
The USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released on Wednesday indicates reductions in global corn, soybean, and wheat ending stocks.
The USDA Freezes Conservation Funding Tied to Certain Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has frozen farmer funding for some environmental conservation programs while it conducts a review.
2025 Net Farm Income Will Surge Due to Government Payments
The USDA's Economic Research Service reports an estimated 345% increase in government payments will boost farm income in 2025 despite declining overall farm revenues.
Nevada Dairy Herd Diagnosed with New Bird Flu Strain
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed a new strain of bird flu in a Nevada dairy Herd.
Farmers Remain Optimistic for 2025 Despite Higher Loan Expectations
Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicated farmer sentiment increased 5 points to 141 in January.
Brooke Rollins Receives Unanimous Vote from Senate Ag Committee
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry advanced Brooke Rollins' nomination for secretary of agriculture to the full Senate by a 23 to 0 vote.
US, Canada and Mexico Won’t Impose Immediate Tariffs After a Day of Calls
In a series of high-level discussions on Monday, President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reached an agreement to delay the implementation of proposed tariffs for 30 days.
Tips to Reduce 2025 Input Costs
With input costs versus income potential being a primary concern this year, an independent panel of crop consultants provided tips at the Field Advisor Forum in Champaign, Illinois.
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
The U.S. Senate voted 56 to 42 to confirm Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator. Many in the renewable fuels industry are looking forward to working with Zeldon.