Mixed Grain Markets and Fertilizer Trends on Thursday

Grains are quietly higher on Thursday as the trade watches weather and trade talks between the U.S. and China. Meanwhile, what is trending in the fertilizer markets this week? Mike Castle, Senior Fertilizer Analyst at StoneX, joins
Farm Progress Show’s Permanent Decatur Site Turns 20, Continuing a Seven-decade Tradition of Agricultural Excellence

DECATUR, ILL. — Farm Progress is proud to announce the return of the Farm Progress Show to its biennial Decatur, Illinois, location on Aug. 26-28, 2025. This year’s event celebrates 20 years since Decatur became the show’s established
Op-Ed: A Small Win in a Big Bill: Why South Dakota’s Property Rights Fight Matters for All Americans

By: Shad Sullivan, R-CALF USA At a time when federal overreach seems to creep further into the lives of everyday Americans, South Dakota has drawn a bold line in the sand: private property rights are not up
Herbicide-Tolerant Winter Wheat Varieties Offer Good Planting Options in 2025

ST. LOUIS (June 3, 2025) — While rotating chemistries is essential to help manage weeds in continuous wheat-growing regions, rotating genetics can also improve yield potential and provide better grain quality and disease tolerance packages. The CoAXium®
Aerial Application Saves Corn from Severe Tar Spot Infection

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial
CLAAS FARMPOINT Expands Into North Dakota

OMAHA, NEB. – CLAAS FARMPOINT just opened its doors in North Dakota, expanding services and investing in the future of area farmers. The temporary Buffalo, N.D., location will ensure farmers have immediate access to equipment, service and support. Meanwhile,
Iowa Farmers Union Applauds Court Victory in Defense of Farmland Conservation Protections

Nevada, IA – The Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) celebrates a major legal victory for conservation-minded farmers across the country. In an opinion issued on May 30, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa upheld the
SDSU Rodeo Team Sending Six to Nationals

BROOKINGS, S.D. — After 10 collegiate competitions, hundreds of hours of practice and more than 5,000 miles traveled, six members of the South Dakota State University Rodeo team have qualified for the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo competition
South Dakota Beef Industry Council to Gather in Pierre June 9, 2025

PIERRE, SD – Directors and staff of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will gather in Ft. Pierre June 9, 2025, for the SDBIC Quarterly Board meeting. Committee meetings will begin at 8:15 am with the full
Farmers Seek Efficiency as New Header Technology Hits the Market

GILTNER, Neb. — Farmers know better than anyone the pressures of working with razor-thin margins. Rising input costs, fluctuating commodity prices and increasing demands on time and labor are real challenges that make every decision critical. To help