…imports included: Egypt: corn, soybeans and beef Algeria: corn, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) Jordan: rice, wheat and tree nuts (primarily almonds) “Often, individuals and companies interested in exporting…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…nationwide depend on chlorpyrifos in managing their crops,” Duvall said. “It is widely and safely used for a wide range of crops, including alfalfa, citrus, vegetables, soybeans, almonds and others….
Very Early Planting Not Worth the Risks
…in higher yields. In Illinois, he says some corn and soybeans were planted as early as February this year, with unseasonably warm and dry weather. However, he says “the earlier…
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger
…traits in development for corn, soybeans, and cotton, as well as crop protection,” said Johnson. “Innovation is key to farmers and ranchers’ ability to increase crop production and improve crop…
Agri View: Power of Positive Thinking
…one of them. If a man thought he would lose money on a potato crop, he planted soybeans. See where the story goes. Will Rogers was right. It is optimism…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…can get them. For instance, while the U.S. is the largest producer of conventional soybeans in the world, in 2015 we imported more than $240 million of organic soybeans. We…
Agri View: 2017 Planting
…in the field soon. Some may already be there. USDA has already estimated the size of our two biggest crops. Corn and Soybeans. Surprisingly most crops will be about the…
January Agriculture Prices Report
…addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of corn, soybeans, market eggs, and apples offset the decreased marketing of…
Some Brazil Soybeans Very Muddy
…report says a week of persistent rainfall has caused some soybeans to begin fermenting. The beans have become engorged their pods, which have started to open as the oilseeds begin…
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
…soybean growers making changes this year will use a different product versus 2016. One-third of growers say insecticides and fungicides for soybeans and corn are their most undecided products heading…
Rising Demand for Organic and Non-GMO Grains Outpaces U.S. Production
…domestic shortfall for organic soybeans was even greater, with roughly 80 percent of soybeans supplying the U.S. organic market imported in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Ag Producers’ Confidence Surges During January
…commodity prices. Prices for key commodities, including soybeans, cattle and hogs, were increasing during much of the fall. For example, from mid-October to mid-January futures prices for CME February lean…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…clearly understand that the product is derived from soybeans rather than bovine milk.” The letter cited a 2006 Soyfoods Association study that found out of more than 800 respondents, none…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, rice, soybeans, sugar, wheat, and wool; the Commodity Credit Corporation; risk management policies and statutes, including Federal Crop Insurance; producer data and privacy issues. Rep. Rick…