The Top 13 Trends to Watch for in Food Production
A new whitepaper exploring the potential future of agriculture could look like was recently released, titled “The Future of Food…
Farmland Values Contine to Hike Amidst Strong Commodity Prices
Strong commodity prices in 2022 have continued to fuel the continuously surging farmland values across the Midwest and the Plains.…
Indonesia Lifts Palm Oil Export Ban, Providing Marginal Hope for Food Prices
Indonesia’s export ban on palm oil has been lifted after three weeks, which could help alleviate increases in world food…
Northern Corn Belt Struggles to Find Planting Window
This season’s slow start to planting has progressed to potential prevent-plant acres for the northern Corn Belt growers.
Mental Health: The Often-Overlooked Necessity for a Healthy Farm
A well-run farm goes beyond the crops' quality or the livestock pen's cleanliness. A healthy farm starts with a healthy farmer.
Handle Soybeans with Caution, Gentleness for Improved Emergence
Last fall’s hot, dry, then wet weather created the vulnerable conditions to give soybeans fragile seed coats.
3 Ways to Prepare Your Pasture for Drought
Preparing and managing your pastures for drought conditions starts early in the spring. With more and more producers falling victim to increasingly widespread drought conditions, preventative action now is critical.
China Could be Gateway to Fertilizer Solution
As supply chain challenges continue to plague farmers, the Fertilizer Institute is urging the Biden administration to work with China as part of its proposed policy solutions for the industry.
Iowa Governor Signs Law for Expanded E15 Access by 2026
After recently petitioning the EPA for the year-round sale of E15 with seven other U.S. governors, Iowa Governor (R) Kim Reynolds signed into law legislation the expanded access to E15 and biofuels within the state by 2026.
Pork Leaders Discuss Technology, Labor at Swine Innovation Forum
As pork industry leaders met at North Carolina State University’s Swine Innovation Forum, technology and labor remained key topics throughout the event.