…a field scout with Wilbur-Ellis, working with crops like sugar beets, corn, wheat, and tomatoes. Later, Dodd co-founded a spreading business that emphasized strong farmer relationships and effective problem-solving. This…
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…Input costs remain elevated, while commodity prices have retreated from their peaks. Corn prices, which averaged $6.54 per bushel in 2022–2023, are projected to fall to $4.23 for the 2025…
Latest Crops and Commodities in Drought
Not much change was recorded in the U.S. Drought Monitor from the previous month, however, notable month-over-month differences appeared by region. Shrinking drought coverage for corn and soybean growing areas…
More Corn Expected to be Planted This Year
USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report for this season indicates a rise in corn acreages planted from the previous year, but what is the forecast for plantings of other Spring crops? Rod…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-02-25
…economic assistance program, which offers payments per acre for corn, soybeans, and wheat, with initial payments capped at 85% of the stated rates. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-28-25
…and risks of genetically modified soybeans and corn, noting that 90% of soybeans and corn are genetically modified. The debate includes the impact of GMOs on human health and the…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…make Ag products like Iowa corn and soybeans competitive with Brazilian corn and beans. If a maximum fee were put in place, our farmers would lose their edge and cede…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…manufacturing jobs has declined by nearly 30,000 since 2020, reflecting broader industry pressures. John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, emphasized the sector’s crucial role in economic…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…and Payment Rates The commodities below are eligible for these per-acre payment rates: Wheat – $30.69 Eligible oilseeds: Corn – $42.91 Canola – $31.83 Sorghum – $42.52 Crambe – $19.08…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…US export deficit, noting a projected $49 billion deficit in 2025, with soybean and corn exports showing stagnation. She also discussed the potential of biofuels, particularly ethanol, which saw a…
American Agriculture History Minute: Birth of a Giant
…Minnesota Valley Canning Company. Now in 1924, the canning company located in LeSueur, Minnesota, released golden cream style corn. Now before this recipe, white sweet corn predominated the market. Yellow…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
…began imposing tariffs of up to 15 percent on corn, soybeans, wheat, beef, and chicken. U.S. farm exports to China totaled more than 36 billion dollars in 2022. Now, President…
Farm Groups Call for Science-Based Decisions on Key Ag Products
…of the Corn Refiners Association, echoed that sentiment, arguing that decisions must be based on the “totality of the scientific record.” He warned that regulations based on misinformation could harm…
Women in Agribusiness Mission: Highlight and Empower Women in the Agribusiness Sector
Agronomist examining plant in corn field with the farmer. DepositPhotos image Women in Agribusiness is an organization whose mission is to highlight and empower women in the agribusiness sector. The…