Farm Groups Urge Lawmakers to Sustain Farm Program Funding
Farm bill programs stand to lose critical funding without adequate funding dedicated toward the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). For that…
Corn Belt Cash Rents Strengthening in 2021 — Economists
A combination of recent grain export demand from China and weather challenges around the region have economists projecting a slightly…
Freeze Slams Door on Northern Plains Growing Season
It’s official; As combines begin rolling in the southern Corn Belt, the growing season has come to an abrupt close…
2020 Corn Belt Dicamba Drift Injury Varies — Reports
Soybean farmers in Illinois saw a sharp drop in dicamba drift reports during the 2020 growing season, while Iowa farmers…
USDA-RMA Increases LRP Subsidy Rates for 2021
Producers electing Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) coverage for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine in 2021 will see higher available…
Fall a Good Time to Knock Down Pasture Weeds
Overall rangeland quality and productivity can take a major hit from weed pressures, like that from things like leafy spurge…
Is the Next Subprime Crisis Headed to Food and Ag?
The global financial sector is watching a pullback in worldwide lenders from the ag commodity markets, and some see that…
Grain Trade Focused on Harvest Yield Reports After Higher Overnight Prices
Export sales on the higher side of previous estimates, lower reported ending stocks for corn, soybeans and wheat, increasing harvest…
Fall Soil Nitrate Levels Rise Following Dry Growing Season — Specialist
Farmers should be mindful of nutrient losses through leaching and reduced nitrogen cycling, both of which can adversely affect future…
Plan Storage Strategies, 2021 Corn Hybrids from the Combine Cab this Fall
As the combine wheels turn and you tally up your 2020 corn yields this fall, it’s a good time to…











