Prioritize Potassium for Plentiful Production
Every corn grower knows how critical potassium (K) is for crop health. It leads to a vigorous plant with healthy…
Milk Production Breaks Record in 2022 Despite Declines in Herds, Numbers
The latest USDA Milk Production Report revealed a continuing decline in the number of dairy farms and total dairy herd…
Hot and Cold: April Temperatures Leave Farmers Guessing
Mother Nature maintains her nothing-if-not-unpredictable reputation as farmers ride the ups and downs of spring temperatures so far this year.…
Lisa Beckman Earns ProAg Outstanding Service Award
Service is essential in the crop insurance industry. As ProAg team members work each day to protect American farmers and…
Forage-producing States, Moisture Levels to Dictate Supplies and Costs in 2023
With drought still impacting much of the forage-producing area of the U.S., high hay prices could continue to impact livestock…
Ethanol Demand Hopeful Despite Waning Interest in Liquid Fuels
With the onset of electric and hybrid vehicles entering the U.S. automobile industry, gasoline demand – and, therefore, ethanol –…
Optimism Ahead for Lower Dairy Feed Costs
Despite high milk prices, dairy producer profitability is suffering due to heightened feed costs. In the first two months of 2023, soybean meal prices were $125 per ton, higher than the previous decade's average.
Texas Dairy Farm Explosion Leads to 18,000 Head Loss
A catastrophic fire at a Texas dairy farm has resulted in what may be the most significant single-incident livestock death…
California Citrus Growers Suffer Devastating Losses Amidst Historic Floods
What’s typically a joyful citrus harvest season this time of year in Central California has transformed into a massive cleanup…
Soy-Based Concrete Enhancer Could Pave Way for Improved Rural Roads
Rural road conditions remain unpleasant at best and dangerous at worst for much of the U.S. However, a new soy-based…