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Soybean Demand Linked to Economic Recovery
Wet and warm conditions over some key soybean growing regions pressured soybean prices recently. The prospect of a good soybean…
Federal Court Asked to Render Judgment on New Water Rule
The plaintiffs in one of several lawsuits challenging the Navigable Waters Protection Rule have asked a federal court to vacate…
USDA Increasing Private Investment in Rural America
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to…
Increasing Fuel Demand Helps Ethanol Plants to Improve Profit Margins
Profit margins for typical dry-mill ethanol plants have improved dramatically since May, as the industry was stuck in the mire…
CoBank-Recovery Hinges on Virus Control, Consumer Confidence
Rural industries are grappling with how to adjust their businesses to remain relevant and sustainable in the face of the…
Phase-Two Deal with China Unlikely, as U.S. Corn Exports Continue
Josh Zumbrun and Catherine Lucey reported on the front page of Saturday’s Wall Street Journal that, “President Trump damped expectations for…
“Fitbits for Chickens” Improve Poultry Welfare
Blood-feeding livestock mites can be detected with wearable sensor technology nicknamed “Fitbits for chickens.” To help farmers detect mite infestations,…
North Florida Corn-Fusarium Crown, Root Rot Causing Major Damage
In recent weeks, extension agents in various locations across North Florida (primarily in the Northeast) have received calls from growers…
July WASDE Report Fails to Inspire Corn Gains
Today’s July WASDE report showed few surprises for soybeans, but eroded recent price gains in the corn and wheat complex.…
USDA Makes Additional Commodities Eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the…