Farmers have mixed responses to GREET model delays

Farmers have mixed responses to GREET model delays

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Biden administration won’t release its updated Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies or GREET model for a few more weeks and farmers at the Commodity Classic had mixed reactions. “It’s a little disappointing and another situation where they want to see if we have any patience…… Continue Reading

Keeping Corn Fields Clean

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Will Tubbs says weeds can rob corn of yield potential by stealing resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. He tells Brownfield effective weed control can promote better yield potential, especially with a program approach. More resources for weed control for corn is available at Corteva.us/Profit. …     … Continue Reading

Farm bill needed to provide farmers with certainty

Farm bill needed to provide farmers with certainty

The executive president of newly-formed Keystone Cooperative, formerly Ceres Solutions an agricultural cooperative, says farmers need the certainty of a long-term farm bill.  Jeff Troike says having a bill in place helps farmers make solid business decisions. “Ag is a high risk, high-capital business,” he says.  “They need that solid safety net to protect their…… Continue Reading

Corn, soybean associations affirm policy as Commodity Classic wraps up

Corn, soybean associations affirm policy as Commodity Classic wraps up

Members of the American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association affirmed policy priorities for the upcoming year.  ASA vice president Caleb Ragland of Kentucky says ensuring there is adequate risk management tools available for farmers remains a top priority for members.  “The economic situation is a little bit tough right now in farm country,”…… Continue Reading

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