McDonald’s Announces $5 Million Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture Research and Adoption
McDonald’s USA announced they have committed $5 million over the next five years to develop and implement climate-smart agricultural solutions.…
December Corn, Soybean Futures Outpace Price Guarantees
Average December corn and soybean futures during October ($5.37 bpa for corn, $12.30 for soybeans) trended higher than the price guarantees set back in the spring, welcome news for farmers.
Bayer Announces Details for Carbon Program, In Partnership with CHS
After what was deemed as a successful carbon pilot program in 2020, Bayer recently announced details for a full launch…
Cow Processing Outpacing 2020 Totals
Attributed to processing plants operating at higher capacity than fed cattle plants, cow and bull slaughter is outpacing 2020 totals.…
Better Beef, Better Demand as Certified Angus Beef Sets Records in 2021
Certified Angus Beef (CAB) announced their second highest sales year on record, totaling 1.215 billion pounds. Up 40 million pounds…
Union Members Reject Second Deere & Co. Deal, Extending Strike
The United Auto Workers (UAW) members on strike at John Deere facilities across the Midwest have rejected a proposed agreement…
November Kicks off with Cold and Frost With Storms Expected Throughout the Month
Halloween brought more than trick or treaters this year with a strong cold front moving into the Plains and Midwest…
Striking Workers to Vote On 6-Year Agreement Between John Deere and United Auto Workers
A tentative agreement has been reached between John Deere and the United Auto Workers (UAW) in the ongoing strike of…
Crop Progress Updates: Harvest Progresses at Pace Despite Recent Rain
After pushing well-above average paces for corn and soybean harvest this year, USDA’s latest crop progress report through the week…
Data Shows $30 Billion in USDA Pandemic-Related Funds Have Been Granted to Farmers and Ranchers
USDA data released this past Monday revealed U.S. farmers and ranchers received almost $30.6 billion in pandemic-relief payments over the…