The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-14
Chevron Corporation acquires Renewable Energy Group, Inc
The acquisition is expected to advance Chevron’s biofuel production goals. Read more
2022-06-14
Evening Edition | Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Tonight in the Evening Edition, catch up on the latest news about livestock marketing reform, hotter weather ahead, and falling pork exports. Read more
2022-06-14
Will this heat wave hurt or help the crops?
Chad Henderson in Alabama worries about this week's heat index while Lee Lubbers looks forward to warmer temperatures for his pale corn crop in South Dakota. Read more
2022-06-14
What does this heat wave mean for crops?
XtremeAg farmers Chad Henderson and Lee Lubbers wonder what this week's extreme heat will do to their crops. Read more
2022-06-14
Enko purchases DNA-encoded libraries to speed crop protection solutions
Large datasets will train machine learning models and speed discovery of novel crop protection solutions. Read more
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2022-06-14
Pork exports fall below year-ago levels
The export value was down 18% in April, primarily due to China's decreased demand for American pork. Read more
2022-06-14
Viral Tag Team Stymied by New Corn Germplasm
A new corn germplasm resource developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Wooster, Ohio, is now available to use for breeding commercially grown varieties that can withstand the... Read more
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2022-06-14
WASDE Report Recap for June 2022: Small Changes and Season Average Price Forecasts
On Friday June 10, the USDA released its
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World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, or WASDE. The WASDE report provides an updated point of reference for old-crop and new-crop price... Read more
2022-06-14
Brandt Launches High-Performance Seed Treatments
BRANDT is rolling out two new nutrient-based seed treatments: BRANDT EnzUp® Grain ST and BRANDT SeedZone™ Zn.
Designed for use on corn, wheat, rice and potatoes, BRANDT EnzUp Grain ST is a... Read more
2022-06-14
REMINDER: Replanting Decisions in Corn and Soybeans… What to Consider
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2022-06-14
AFSC is here to help producers manage challenging times
With moisture conditions ranging from north to south, many producers are wondering how to protect their investment and their farming operation. Read more
2022-06-14
Pea and Lentils Invest in Root System Development Differently
Underneath the surface, plant roots are hard at work. Roots, of course, are how plants get water and minerals from the soil. But digging into how different root systems affect crop yields has been... Read more