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2023 Corn Planting Begins
Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas farmers have kicked off the 2023 corn planting season, according to the latest…
U.S. Obtains 100% Access to Growing Japanese Ethanol Market
For the first time in history, the U.S. has full access to the Japanese biofuels market. The East-Asian country has…
Prevented Planting Insurance Concerns Rise with Historic April Snowpack
While April showers bring May flowers, April snowstorms bring prevented planting concerns. With two to three feet of snow forecast…
USDA Announces $1 Billion for Rural Renewable Energy Grants
Up to $1 billion in grants are now available to help farmers and rural business owners install renewable energy systems…
Higher Corn, Wheat Acres Expected in 2023
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report closed out March with increased projections for corn and wheat acres. Soybean acreage is projected to…
Bipartisan Amendment Passes to Prohibit China Purchasing U.S. Farmland
In a rare bipartisan vote last week, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly expressed support for legislation banning Chinese ownership…
Global Fertilizer Market Impacted by Geopolitical Uncertainties
The world fertilizer market continues its frenzy as supply chain, geopolitical and market uncertainty looms. Fertilizer shipped from Russia is…
ProAg Announces Cody Corbell as Head of Sales and Business Development
ProAg is pleased to announce the addition of Cody Corbell as the new Head of Sales and Business Development, effective…
Margin Protection Crop Insurance for Corn and Soybean Farmers Expanded for 2024 Crop Year
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its Margin Protection insurance plan, adding more…
Trust Class III Milk for Risk-Management Planning, says Analyst
Class III milk prices have been an unreliable source of information for dairy producers developing their risk-management plans. 2020’s price…