United States Cattle on Feed Down 2 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2025. The inventory was 2 percent below April
Strong Export Report Fails to Sustain Market Gains Through Close
Net U.S. corn export sales for the week ending April 10 totaled 61.9 million bushels—near the top end of trade expectations, which ranged from 28.5 to 71.0 million, and well above the previous week’s 40.2 million. Weekly
Fertilizer Prices Trending Higher
We’ve been seeing some firming of prices in various fertilizer segments this week while the grain markets are showing another quiet day overall on Thursday. As we gear up for the three day weekend, Mike Castle with
KWS Seeds Breaks Ground on New Research Facility to Bring New Innovations to Sugarbeet Growers and Industry
KWS Seeds launched construction today on what will be its most advanced greenhouse research facility in North America dedicated to improving the performance, profitability and sustainability of sugarbeet farming and the industry into the future. “This project
BASF Celebrates Cotton Farmers’ Yield Achievements with 20th Annual FiberMax One Ton Club
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 15, 2025 – Cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 3 to celebrate FiberMax® cotton yield achievements as part of BASF’s FiberMax One Ton Club™, a long-standing tradition now
URBN Joins the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to Advance Responsible Sourcing Goals
MEMPHIS, TN — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is pleased to announce that URBN is the latest global brand to join the program. URBN, with a portfolio of global consumer brands including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP
FFAR’s Rapid Response Grant Addresses Red Crown Rot in Soybeans
EAST LANSING, Mich. (April 17, 2025) – Red crown rot, a fungal disease, is causing significant yield losses in soybean, harming both profitability and U.S. competitiveness. In response, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and United Soybean Board are awarding Michigan
The Time is Now for the Silent Majority to Speak Up
By Christine E. Hamp, President of the National Grange In every city council chamber, statehouse, and congressional hearing room, decisions are being made that shape the future of our families, communities, and country. Yet far too often,
Secretary Naig Writes EPA, Congressional Leaders in Support of Nationwide E15 Access
WAUCOMA, Iowa – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that he has authored two letters that were delivered to the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership in support of nationwide access to E15 (Unleaded 88). The
Nominations Sought for 2025 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Awards
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Selection Committee is seeking nominations of individuals for South Dakota State University’s Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award Program. This year marks the 98th