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National Corn Growers Assn, 50 Other Ag Groups, Comment On Disruptive Factors Facing U.S....
The National Corn Growers Association joined 51 other agricultural groups in submitting comments this week to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the many...
Study Reports 80% Of Midwest Farmers In Solid Cash Position
For nearly a year, the rural economy has shown consistent growth, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).
For October 2021, the RMI rose to...
USDA To Make Up To $1.15 Billion Available To Help People Living In Rural...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for...
COVID-19 and demand for e-commerce
COVID-19 has accelerated the uptake of online food shopping.
‘Consumer behaviour and attitudes towards food purchasing changed quickly and dramatically because of the pandemic,’ says...
Federal Reserve: Observations on the Ag Economy- October 2021
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its October 2021 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District....
Herbicide Shortage – How To Plan For The 2022 Growing Season
There is a lot of speculation about a herbicide shortage for the 2022 growing season, which will impact weed management decisions starting with fall...
Ethanol Production Hits Highest Level In Past 12 Months
According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending October 15, ethanol production expanded by 64,000 barrels per day...
Hoegemeyer Celebrates 85 Years In The Western Corn Belt
Hoegemeyer, the leader of seed solutions and farmer success, is celebrating 85 years of combining local expertise with personalized service to give growers the...
Verdesian Life Sciences And Truterra Team Up To Advance On-Farm Sustainability Across U.S.
uterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's largest farmer-owned cooperatives, today announced a new collaboration with Verdesian Life Sciences...
Bill & Melinda Gates Fdn Gives Biotalys $5.98M To Develop New Biological Crop Solutions
Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company focused on addressing food protection challenges with protein-based biocontrol solutions, today announced it has been...
New Holland Launches Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader To Date
Skid steer and track loaders have become an essential tool and necessary investment for everyday chores for many farms, landscapers, and construction operations. It...
2022 Planting Decisions, Nitrogen Fertilizer Prices, and Corn and Soybean Prices, By Gary Schnitkey
For 2022, planting decisions relative to corn and soybeans are likely more complicated than usual due to rising production costs and uncertainties about commodity...
2022 “Tractors Of The Year” Announced At EIMA
After a long wait, Tractor of the Year 2022 - the second edition sponsored by BKT - has come to an end, rewarding...
Ritchie Bros. Launches New Self-Serve Equipment Listing Service
Selling equipment on your own just got a whole lot easier with RitchieList.com, the latest solution from industry-leader Ritchie Bros. This easy-to-use equipment listing...
Albaugh’s Anchor 3L ST Fungicide Seed Treatment Launched In U.S. Seed Treatment Market
Albaugh is excited to announce the EPA registration of AnchorTM 3L ST in multiple crop segments as a new fungicide seed treatment offer. Available...