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Tips for Combatting Soybean Cyst Nematode
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) has been plaguing farmers for as long as they can remember, and it doesn’t seem to…
Lawmakers, Industry Leaders: Crop Insurance is the Cornerstone of the Farm Safety Net
Members of the House Agriculture Committee gathered this past Wednesday to hear from concerned farmers, crop insurance agents, and industry…
Goodyear Announces Expansion of Soy-biobased Tire Line
After growing customer demands for sustainable products, Goodyear has announced an expansion of its line to six soy-biobased tires. First…
Summer Wheat Prices Likely to Take Cues from the Global Headlines
With summer wheat harvest outcomes uncertain not only in the U.S. but across the globe, export prices could be left…
Retail Fertilizer Prices Dip For a Seventh Week in a Row
Continuing a favorable seven-week trend, retail fertilizer prices have dropped again, according to a DTN report. Seven of eight major…
U.S. Pork Exports Sets Records in May
U.S. pork exports really brought home the bacon in May, reaching a record high in both weight and volume. May…
International Trade Commission Votes Against UAN Tariffs, A Win for Farmers
After months of intense lobbying, this past Monday, the U.S International Trade Commission voted against imposing import tariffs on urea…
U.S. Rail System Issues Continue, Farmers Voice Concerns in Advance of Harvest
Issues with the U.S. rail system continue to loom, possibly foreshadowing potential concerns for harvest across the country. Apart from…
USDA Report Shows April Foodservice Spending Breaks Record
A new USDA report on food expenditures revealed foodservice spending is hitting record levels. Driven by a bounce back from…
Latest Crop Progress Report Shows Corn, Soybean Conditions Hold Steady
There was little change over the previous two weeks to the Crop Progress report, and for conditions following another week…