Second crop corn conditions favorable in Brazil

An ag economist says demand has been strong for U.S. corn. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the corn market has been monitoring harvest in Argentina and second crop conditions in Brazil. “A big critical part is this safrinha corn crop,” he said. “From what I understand, they are getting the rain they need right now.…Continue Reading

Criminal charges dropped against a South Dakota ranching family

The Trump administration has dropped criminal charges against a South Dakota family accused of improperly using Forest Service land. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the Maude family was a victim of an egregious overreach of power. “The fact that the Trump administration heard those calls from us, from the Public Lands…Continue Reading

An overuse of Bt corn traits can lead to a lower ROI

Using corn rootworm traits for too long can lead to a lower return on investment. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University entomologist Christian Krupke explains what farmers can do to save money and prevent corn rootworm resistance. The post An overuse of Bt corn traits can lead to a lower ROI appeared…Continue Reading

Lindberg addresses ag trade deficit during confirmation hearing

President Trump’s nominee for USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says America’s ag trade deficit is impacting the entire U.S. economy. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Ag CommitteeTuesday, Luke Lindberg, who is currently president and CEO of South Dakota Trade, says he supports free trade agreements that could help reverse…Continue Reading

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