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Profit Potential Higher for Corn than Soybeans, According to Illinois Economist
While at one point this year most economists expected more soybean acres than corn, due to profitability potential, world events…
U.S. Tractor Sales Up, Combine Sales Noticeably Down in February
As the manufacturing world continues to wait on ramifications from the gruesome Russian invasion of Ukraine, February U.S. sales data…
U.S. Drought Nears 2012 Record, Planting Concerns Continue
The extreme drought impacting much of the Western U.S. last year is growing in severity as 2022 continues. According to…
Avian Flu Impact Rises to 7.65 Million Birds
The recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza across multiple states has officially impacted 7.65 million birds as of this…
Favorable Supply, Continued Demand Expected for Vidalia Onions in 2022
Vidalia onions are expected to be in steady supply for the 2022 season, according to Vidalia Onion Committee Chairman Cliff…
“Product of U.S.A.” Labeling Lawsuit Dismissed in Federal Court
A lawsuit brought forth by cattle farmers claiming that powers within the meat packing industry were mislabeling beef has been…
The Impact of Widespread Drought on US Beef Cattle Inventories
With the latest report showing US drought conditions identified in more than 61% of the country, beef cattle inventories will…
USDA Launches New Program to Spur American-Made Fertilizer, Invests $250 Million
USDA announced this past week additional support to American farmers addressing the rising cost of fertilizers. The agency will make…
4R Principles Can Provide Tools to Withstand Fertlizer Challenges
A recent estimate from the U.S. Fertilizer Institute says the U.S. is currently in supply of just 50% of the…
Pandemic Cover Crop Program Changes for 2022
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) announced the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) for 2022. The program will function the…