The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-17
Land Pride Announces Kansas Plant Shutdowns
In an Oct. 14, 2024, letter to dealers, Land Pride said it would be stopping production at its facilities in Kansas due to “continued inventory growth in Kansas and low order backlog.” Production... Read more
2024-10-17
NASS Small Grains Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its Small Grains 2024 Summary on September 30, focusing on the production of wheat and barley in Washington... Read more
2024-10-17
Parallel Ag Named Top Massey Ferguson Dealer in North America
CHICKASHA, Okla.– Parallel Ag, a leading agricultural equipment dealership across the Midwest and Southern Plains, has officially been named the number one dealer for Massey Ferguson in North America.... Read more
2024-10-17
Grazing residue has minimal effects on soil
One of the most common concerns about grazing corn residue is that cattle will cause soil compaction. Read more
2024-10-17
MN Cropcast: Soybean Harvest Report From the Field With Curt Burns
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2024-10-17
Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million children every... Read more
2024-10-17
Study: Lengthy N impact in tile systems
Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove excess water from crop fields. But water isn’t the only thing flowing through... Read more
2024-10-17
Cattle and Beef Markets
Cattle and beef markets started the fourth quarter with some considerable price optimism. Live cattle futures and feeder cattle futures rallied to close to levels seen prior to the second price break... Read more
2024-10-17
FDA Report Shows Small Decline in Sales of Antibiotics for Food-Producing Animals
New data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that sales of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals fell by 2% last year. Read more
2024-10-17
Prevent wildfires with smart and safe ATV/UTV practices
Adopting effective fire prevention strategies for ATV and UTV use is crucial for protecting North Dakota’s natural landscapes. Read more
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2024-10-17
Terminal Strike Couldn’t Come At A Worse Time
More than 600 grain terminal workers at a half dozen facilities in the port of Vancouver hit the bricks earlier today, creating more headaches for prairie farmers. This walkout comes only a month... Read more
2024-10-17
Former AED Chairman Urges Senate to Reconsider Broad Approach to Right to Repair
According to a news release from the American Equipment Distributors (AED), Craig Drury, vice president of operations at Vermeer Canada, and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2021 chairman,... Read more