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Bayer Announces New Soybean Mode of Action
Bayer Crop Science announced this past week a new herbicide mode of action (MOA) for use in soybeans.
Crop Tour Drives Corn Market Rally
Corn futures are rallying again after some setbacks this past week. Results from the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour measured…
Fertilizer Prices Fall, Still Much Higher than Last Year
Retail fertilizer prices continue to fall this month, according to DTN’s price tracker. For three consecutive weeks, all eight major…
Beef Prices Drop to Lowest Since Mid-May
Beef prices have hit a new summer low after technical action this week in the market. While positive for live…
Proper Sow Conditioning Critical for Herd Health
When evaluating sow health and productivity, under-conditioned sows can mean reduced farrowing rates and lower longevity. But over-conditioned sows can…
Mature Dairy Cows Key for Optimal Returns
Dairy experts have estimated that it takes a dairy cow between one and two lactations to fully pay back the…
$100 Million Available for Fuel Retailers to Expand Biofuel Offerings
The USDA has officially opened applications for $100 million in grants to increase biofuel infrastructure. On Tuesday, U.S. Ag Sec.…
USDA to Invest $300 Million to Expand Organic Production
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week details of a $300 million USDA investment for a new Organic Transition…
Corn and Soybeans Show Declining Conditions in Latest Crop Progress Report
USDA’s latest Crop Progress Report showed yet another decline in corn and soybean conditions. Released Monday, the report showed 55%…
Swine Farms Increase Substantially in Size, Decrease in Numbers in USDA Report
The U.S. swine industry has changed significantly in the span of one generation. According to a recent USDA report, there…