More ag export promotion funding available from USDA

The USDA says an additional $300 million is available in grants to grow exports through the Regional Ag Promotion Program and ag groups are responding positively. The U.S. Meat Export Federation was a recipient in the first tranche of RAPP funding. President Dan Halstrom says the emphasis this program has on market diversification is critical…… Continue Reading

Having a succession planning conversation

A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…… Continue Reading

Advanced crop nutrition pays

Research is showing advanced crop nutrition pays. Tryston Beyrer, crop nutrition lead with Mosaic, says farmers are seeing results managing their fertility beyond the basic N, P, & K. “In advanced crop nutrition, we basically encompass balanced crop nutrition plus biologicals, or understanding how we can naturally stimulate some nutrient release from our soils to…… Continue Reading

Find some joy!

Commentary. The text conversation went something like this: Jim: Have you seen the kitties yet? Me: No! I have tried to find them. You found them? Where are they? Jim: Under the flare bed wagon. Two of them. Both black with nickel-sized white crests on their throats. It was a Monday at 11am. I was…… Continue Reading

Corteva lawsuit against Inari will move forward

A federal court in Delaware has ruled Corteva Agriscience can proceed with its lawsuit against Inari Agriculture. According to court records, US District Judge John Murphy denied Inari’s motion to dismiss the case on Monday. In September 2023, Corteva accused Inari of using a third-party agent to obtain protected Corteva seeds and illegally export them…… Continue Reading

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