CHS Expands Into St. Louis to Strengthen Center Gulf Supply Chain
CHS Inc., a global agribusiness and the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is significantly expanding its presence on the Mississippi River in Illinois. On January 31, 2026, CHS will assume operations of a key grain facility owned by
Surprising Data in the Latest WASDE Report
Surprising data came out of today’s WASDE report, giving traders plenty to chew on. USDA raised its corn production and yield estimates above trade expectations, pushing U.S. ending corn stocks up to about 2.2 billion bushels, slightly
From a Small Israeli Kibbutz to Plots Worldwide, a Farmer’s View of 60 Years of Drip Irrigation
I first encountered drip irrigation in the mid-1960s at a kibbutz in Israel’s Negev Desert. We were a small group trying to grow cotton, vegetables, and orchards in poor soil with very little water. An inventor arrived
NAWG Applauds Moving Food for Peace to USDA
Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement in response to news of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reaching an interagency
35 Years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched
Family Members Honor Watford City Rancher Through New Endowed Stockmen’s Foundation Scholarship
When Myron Wold’s family reminisces about the lifelong Watford City, N.D., cattleman and longtime North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) member, they think about his love for green tractors, Red Angus cattle and spending time with his wife
More Reaction to Bearish January USDA Reports
USDA released a slew of reports today for what is traditionally known to be one of the biggest report days of the year. The department released the highly-anticipated Annual Crop Production, Quarterly Grain Stocks, Crop Production and Winter
USDA January Reports Show Increased Ending Stocks, 2025 Corn Yield and More
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Monday, USDA called for higher corn and soybean ending stocks along with a slightly higher 2025 U.S. corn yield. According to the January 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, corn
Hemp Roots Offer New Opportunities for Farmers and Cancer Research
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and opening new avenues for pediatric cancer
Ostara Delivers Crystal Green® Phosphate Fertilizer Under New Brand Name, CG P2X™
ST. LOUIS (January 12, 2026) – Regardless of market conditions, prices or margins, it makes good business sense for ag producers to focus on efficiency. For the 2026 growing season, farmers will find the most efficient phosphate