POET says ethanol markets key to strengthening ag economy

The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy.   Doug Berven with POET says it’s more sustainable than a financial assistance package. “Biofuels can pull agriculture out of an immediate ag crisis for free. We can either pay farmers a check…Continue Reading

Soybean growers expand fungicide use amid disease pressure

A technical marketing manager for fungicides says more soybeans growers are incorporating fungicide applications into their disease management programs. Kim Tutor with BASF says the return on investment for farmers is similar to what corn producers have experienced. “I think enough folks have seen the other additional plant health benefits out of a fungicide application.…Continue Reading

Inside D.C: New farm aid coming; trade signals ‘messy’

The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center says it’s going to be more challenging for the Trump administration to estimate trade damages for new farmer ad-hoc relief. Bart Fischer says the trade conversation is constantly changing. “The market is reacting to signals right now, China’s buying signals. There’s just still so much…Continue Reading

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