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DAILY Bites Oregon farm leaders warn that House Bill 2548 could impose excessive regulations, further harming the state’s struggling agricultural industry. Opponents argue that Oregon already has strong labor protections, and the bill represents unnecessary government overreach. Lawmakers and industry leaders fear the bill will force more small farms out of business, accelerating the loss of family-owned operations. DAILY Discussion House Bill 2548 is facing strong opposition from Oregon’s agricultural community, with industry leaders and lawmakers warning of severe consequences for family farms. Opponents argue that the bill represents government overreach and could further damage an already struggling industry. Tami…

“Safety third!” If your collar’s blue enough, or if you keep company with a rowdy crowd, you’ve heard this mantra — maybe even utilized it yourself. Naturally, in the real world we know we can’t always do things by the book and our risk-taking capability needs to be somewhat healthy. But when it comes to our youth, we want our margin for error to be as close to nonexistent as we can possibly make it. Too often in agriculture, we become overly familiar in our surroundings; our workplace is usually the backyard after all. And it’s easy to overlook how…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced yesterday that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.” The agencies will move quickly to ensure that a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers the cost of doing business in communities across the country while protecting the nation’s navigable waters from pollution. Given the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, it is time for EPA to finally address this…

For most farmers, a grain bin can last 30 years or more, making their storage setup a lower priority than some of the day-to-day operations. In-bin monitoring is designed to keep farmers up-to-date on their grain, while maintaining peace of mind. Monitoring In-bin monitoring systems allow farmers to manage their grain without having to go into the bins. “Once you put that grain in the bin, it should be monitored,” said Scott McKernan, a senior vice president who oversees AGI’s U.S. farm operations. “If you’re a farmer, it’s your checking account.” AGI’s BinManager automated system is a grain management system…

There is a growing awareness in agriculture of the use of biologicals as part of crop nutrient management systems. Biological products can serve as a bridge to build soil health, or they can simply serve as another recurring input cost like fertilizer. When considering how to approach crop nutrient management we need to understand that the soil microbiome (a community of microorganisms that live in the soil) is in control of how crop nutrients are processed in the soil. It doesn’t matter what the source of crop nutrients are: synthetic fertilizer, natural fertilizer, manure, etc., they are each processed or…

DAILY Bites Deere & Company named a 2025 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the 18th time, one of 12 in Industrial Manufacturing. Recognition comes amid restructuring and workforce cuts, along with a rejected shareholder proposal on hiring transparency. Deere’s board opposed the proposal, citing commitment to fairness, with shareholders voting 200.2 million to 2.8 million against it. DAILY Discussion Deere & Company  has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking its 18th inclusion on the list and distinguishing it as one of only 12 honorees in the Industrial Manufacturing industry. This recognition comes…

Ahead of 9 a.m. CT, May corn was up 6¾¢ at $4.67½ per bushel. May soybeans were up 13¾¢ at $10.14¼ per bushel. May wheat contracts were also higher. CBOT wheat was up 11¢ at $5.65 per bushel. KC wheat was up 14¾¢ at $5.87¾. Minneapolis wheat was up 9¾¢ at $6.04¼. “Grain markets are higher today after yesterday’s sell off and on news that Argentina pegs their corn and bean production numbers less than USDA…” said Noami Blohm, senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing, just before the overnight session ended.   “Soybean output is expected to reach 46.5…

By Marcela Ayres and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, March 12 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Minister said on Wednesday that the country would not immediately retaliate against tariffs imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum imports, instead seeking talks, with the government noting it will consider all actions. U.S. President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to reorder global trade in favor of the U.S. and drawing swift retaliation from Canada and Europe. In a statement, the Brazilian government said it regrets the “unjustifiable” move by the U.S., citing a history of…

By the 1930s, horsepower was sweeping across the English countryside, mostly being imported from continental Europe (particularly Germany) and the U.S. This assault did not miss the attention of the leading manufacturer of steam traction engines in England, Marshall, Sons & Company of Gainsborough. That firm, which had been in operation since 1849, enjoyed enormous success with steam machines. Leadership at Marshall, however, realized the days of steam were fast dwindling. So after years of experimenting, Marshall demonstrated a tractor operating on fuel oil at England’s 1930 World Tractor Trials. Marshall’s approach mirrored that of German manufacturers with tractors operating…

Successful Farming is once again partnering with Kluis Commodity Advisors on a planting intentions survey. Later this month, USDA will release the annual Prospective Plantings report. The report will give an overview of how many acres of various crops U.S. farmers are expected to plant this year, primarily based on survey responses. The report is known to cause market volatility. Farmers who participate in the free Kluis/Successful Farming Planting Intensions survey will gain early insight that could help them establish market positions ahead of the USDA report.  This anonymous survey asks farmers how many corn, soybean, and wheat acres they…