Waiting for Market Direction
Geo-politics and outside influences has the grain markets waiting for direction to kick off the week. The Presidents comments over the weekend have added to that marketing pressure. Weather will pick up market attention as the first
World Dairy Expo Announces Recognition Award Winners
MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will
Michigan State Study Highlights Key Drivers of Potato Beetle Trends
EAST LANSING, Michigan – Michigan State University researchers have uncovered new insights into what drives Colorado potato beetle populations by analyzing 16 years of data. The team found that although heat is still the best predictor of when beetles appear
Bushel’s 2026 State of the Farm Report Examines Early AI Use and Broader Digital Trends in Agriculture
FARGO, N.D. — Bushel the leading independent provider of software technology for the agricultural supply chain, released its 2026 State of the Farm report. The annual study, which had responses from more than 1,400 farmers across the United States and
Dairy Defined: Cottage Cheese and a Boom Built to Last
ARLINGTON, VA – If you’re looking for an indication that dairy’s recent gains in the consumer marketplace are meant to last, cottage cheese would be a good place to start. Flashback to… 2023, a time not so long ago.
Midwest Dairy Drives Demand, Trust in 2025
St. Paul, Minn. — Midwest Dairy released its 2025 Annual Report, demonstrating a strong year of progress building trust and demand on behalf of dairy farmers. Projects and activations drove dairy demand and expanded consumer trust in
BASF Agricultural Solutions Completes Acquisition of AgBiTech
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – On March 31, 2026, BASF Agricultural Solutions successfully closed its acquisition of AgBiTech. This follows the agreement with private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders signed in January 2026, and the
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Honors Iowa Military-Connected Youth
(West Des Moines, Iowa) – The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation and Iowa Select Farms honored 1,480 Iowa military-connected youth with “Proud Military Kid” T-shirts in recognition and celebration of the Month of the Military Child. The
Potato Sustainability Alliance Welcomes New Members, Strengthening Industry-Wide Sustainability Efforts
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin – The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members in the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its commitment to advancing sustainability across the potato value chain. Joining
Could The Fertilizer Crisis Become a Food Crisis Soon? | Itafos CEO Explains
Are we on the cusp of a global food crisis amid concerns over fertilizer supply and price? Or is that idea being blown out of proportion? As we continue to watch global supply and price concerns over