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Strong Export Value Unburdened by Beef Price Volatility
Beef prices continue to climb for U.S. consumers at the grocery store, but could that volatility still lead to even…
Corn Yields Unpredictable in 2022
The only certainty for the 2022 corn harvest this year is unpredictability. As rainfall widely varied across the U.S. Corn…
2022 Cash Rent Values Climb Double Digits in Many U.S. States
As farmland values continue to climb, so too do cash rent prices. In 2022, the national average cash rent on…
Beef Producer Transparency Key to Consumer Trust in Sustainability
Like any form of science, transparency goes a long way in earning consumer trust. The same holds true in livestock…
Nebraska Man Sets World Record for 38-Mile River Float in 846-lb Pumpkin
A new world record has been set in Syracuse, Nebraska. On his 60th birthday, Duane Hansen hollowed out an 846-lb…
Early-Planted Soybeans Could Drive Stronger Yields
Early-planted soybeans may make the difference in yield gains, according to an Agoro Carbon Alliance agronomist. Better, more capable equipment…
Corteva and BASF Partner for Four-Way Herbicide-Tolerant Soybean Trait Stack
The never-before-seen collaborative effort was announced this week at the Farm Progress Show. The companies shared that BASF will license…
September Weather Forecast Clues Toward Early Harvest
Soybeans particularly need moisture in September for pod filling ahead of harvest. With this year’s slow-to-start planting season, all eyes…
Cattle Feed Costs Increase More than 25% for August
The cost of raising a steer to finish weight for the cattle market last week has increased by 25%.
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving two of its most comprehensive risk management safety net programs, Whole-Farm Revenue…