…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…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
…also met with leaders from the corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum industries. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Courtesy of USDA Rollins called the current farm economy one of the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
…hours to produce 100 bushels of corn, and that took 2.5 to 3 acres. That would begin to change. 1862 to 1875 signaled a major change in agriculture from hand…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production In 1850, it’s estimated that it took 75…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…for corn growers and the broader farm economy. Cooper noted that the measure was “budget neutral” and would not have added to government spending. He argued that, over time, it…