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…
Drought Coverage Picture for Crops and Commodities
Young corn growing in dry drought season Image by stevanovicigor/DepositPhotos Rod Bain has a look at the drought coverage picture for crops and commodities. Elevated drought coverage nationwide over the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Farm Machinery Makes a Difference
…hours to produce 100 bushels of corn, and that would take 2.5 to 3 acres. By 1890, that reduced to 35 to 40 labor hours to produce the same 100…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…percent of America’s potash supply comes from Canada,” he noted. “It’s an irreplaceable component of modern agricultural production.” Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, pointed to…