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Crop Progress Report: Corn, Soybean Planting Ahead of Schedule Amidst Challenging Weather
From spring snow to ongoing drought, recent weather has made planting a real challenge for U.S. growers. Even so, the…
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Introduces Grant to Emerging Farmers
On April 17, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced the Emerging Farmer Technical Assistance Grant. According to a release…
Tensions Remain Around Extended West Coast Dockworker Labor Talks
Ten months after they began, negotiations continue between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union…
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.