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2019 May Be Wild Ride for Pork Producers
A slowing global economy, tariffs and African swine fever are among the challenges buffeting a U.S. pork industry that’s been…
Disaster response as inspiring as damage is heartbreaking
When disaster strikes, farmers help their neighbors. In today’s world, those neighbors may be several states away. But that doesn’t…
2018 County Corn and Soybean Yields-Exceptional Yields in Central Illinois and the Eastern United States
On a national basis, corn and soybean yields were near record-breaking levels in 2018, with exceptional yields in central Illinois…
WASDE Bearish as Expected on Corn and Wheat, Neutral on Soybeans
Following the USDA March Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports, which had corn and wheat stocks in the U.S. much…
Disaster Aid Questioned
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said Tuesday he sees the need to help farmers with losses in grain bins…
Canada May Refresh its Tariff Policies, Ag on Edge
America’s northern neighbor is cranking up the pressure in its efforts to get President Donald Trump to lift the Section…
Scientists Studying Smoke Taint As Next Fire Season Approaches
Summer officially starts on June 21 and brings with it 90 days of nature’s nuances until its official end on…
Disposing of Flood-Soaked Grains and Forages
Regulatory Considerations The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) recognizes in NDEQ Guidance Document 11-023 that flood-soaked grain or hay is…
Corn and Soybean Export Update
As the administration continues to negotiate a trade deal with China, the prospect of a resolution looms larger for corn…
Lack of 2019 Spring Wheat Planting-Time to Push the Panic Button Yet?
A March 13 blizzard buried much of the Dakotas and parts of western Minnesota. This storm was on top of…