Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s rain in the forecast for dry parts of South America over the next few days, including portions of Argentina and southern Brazil. Early harvest activity is underway in parts of Brazil. The Rosario Grain Exchange has not lowered its projection for Argentina yet but…… Continue Reading
Wayne County backyard poultry HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Wayne County. The backyard flock testing positive for the virus is the fourth case in the state reported since the beginning of the year. In the last 30 days, the USDA says 54 commercial flocks in…… Continue Reading
Zeldin promises reviews and collaboration if appointed head of EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Nominee pledged to work collaboratively and transparently with Congress as part of his confirmation hearing Thursday. Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin says it’s his moral responsibility to be a good steward of the environment and taxpayer dollars. “It is my commitment to follow my obligations under the law set…… Continue Reading
Commodity price outlook remains challenging; more corn acres expected in ‘25
A professor of agricultural economics at the University of Illinois says outlooks for 2025 commodity prices remain challenging. “The key question for Corn Belt agriculture is grain prices. How low? How long?” Scott Irwin says most balance sheets have seen some relief in recent months with a minor harvest rally and now supply and demand…… Continue Reading
Using the right crop insurance coverage
An Indiana based crop insurance agent says farmers need to be prepared for changes to federal crop insurance programs. Brad Westgate with Silveus Insurance Group tells Brownfield, “Guys need to look at ARC and PLC. How that’s going to affect their crop risk. They really need to sit down with somebody and right now, crop insurance agents are a lot…… Continue Reading
NASCAR and Busch Light Offering a One-of-a-Kind Dating Experience
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Here’s Why Coors Light Is Changing Its Name
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I Was Shocked by What Jason Aldean’s Daughter Won a Trophy For
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Is Country Radio Ready for The War and Treaty?
They’ve won awards and collaborated with some of country music’s biggest stars, but The War and Treaty still haven’t made a splash on country radio. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois Soybean Association focused on research
The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association says farmers have clear priorities for checkoff funded research. Abigail Peterson says ISA has well over a million dollars currently invested in a variety of soybean-centric research projects requested by member growers and then prioritized by the organization’s farmer board. “Soybean cyst nematode. We get a…… Continue Reading
