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Wisconsin is on the verge of finishing its harvest season, USDA said in the latest Crop Progress report. Corn harvest is over 20 percentage points ahead of 2023, while soybeans are also getting harvested quicker than the average. Agronomist input and pie charts tell the story of a fast-paced season aided by a wet spring and dry summer. Corn Harvest and Yield Corn harvest is 89% complete in Wisconsin as of Nov. 10, USDA said. Wisconsin is a staggering 26 percentage points ahead of the five year average. On Nov. 10 of 2023, Wisconsin was only 61% complete with corn…

Food-industry giant McDonald’s is partnering with protein producer Lopez Foods and global agricultural innovator Syngenta with the hope of increasing feed efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced.  One of the products at the forefront of this effort is Enogen corn, an in-seed innovation available through Syngenta. The company says that Ecogen has been shown to increase feed efficiency in cattle and thereby help reduce emissions intensity compared to other corn. “At Syngenta, we’re convinced improving the sustainability of the global food system can be accelerated through innovation and collaboration,” said Justin Wolfe, President of…

As you drive east on Interstate 10 through Dona Ana County, New Mexico, toward El Paso, you’ll see pecan orchards, empty dairies, and eventually, a big white banner spanning alongside the highway reading: “Drink more milk, eat more ice cream.” A few short turns off the highway’s exit will land you at Landmark Mercantile, a state-of-the-art roping facility, dairy supply, and an expansive tack store. Inside, you’re likely to find owner Jason McClure — an avid biker who’s likely dressed casually in shorts and tennis shoes, flanked by his mastiff and great Dane. His wife, Michelle McClure, brings industry experience…

As the transition to the newly elected administration begins, the National Farmers Union, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that represents family farmers and ranchers across the country, has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him focus on policy priorities essential to the health and vitality of rural America and the sustainability of our nation’s agricultural system. “Family farmers and ranchers face challenges that demand urgent attention and continued support. Our next president has an opportunity to lead with policies that secure fair markets, strengthen the farm safety net and ensure a sustainable future for American agriculture,” said NFU President…

December corn is down 6¢ this morning. January soybeans are down 12¢. December CBOT wheat is down 8¾¢. March KC wheat is down 6¾¢. March Minneapolis wheat is down 3¢. “Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all trading lower again this morning, but losses are minimal compared to previous sessions,” said Karl Setzer, partner at Consus Ag Consulting. “A simple lack of fresh bullish news is the primary reason for the market pressure, as is building concerns over future U.S. trade relations. This comes even as the U.S. continues to make daily flash sales. The concern is on future demand though,…

AGDAILY Bites The two new products will be Kyber Pro herbicide and Sonic Boom herbicide. They join the previously announced Enversa herbicide for the 2025 growing season. Soybean growers are looking to overcome the challenges of a shifting weed control landscape. AGDAILY Discussion Corteva Agriscience has launched Kyber Pro herbicide and Sonic Boom — preemergence herbicide products that offer multiple modes of action and extended residual activity to help soybean growers maximize yield potential, while preventing and mitigating weed resistance. These two products join Enversa herbicide as new soybean residual options from Corteva that will be available for growers to…

Republican John Thune of South Dakota prevailed over two rivals in closed-door voting on Wednesday and will become Senate majority leader in January. A supporter of biofuels, Thune, No. 2 in GOP leadership since 2019, will be the first majority leader from a farm state since Democrat Tom Daschle, also from South Dakota, in 2002. “This Republican team is united,” Thune told reporters in a Senate hallway. With a 53-vote majority in the new session, Republicans will give the Trump administration “the tools and support they need to enforce border security laws and to remove the violent criminals who are…

By Nick Paulson, Gary Schnitkey, and Carl Zulauf The price discovery period for the Harvest Prices used to determine crop insurance indemnities for revenue products concluded at the end of October. The 2024 harvest price for corn is $4.16 per bushel, 50¢ or 11% lower than the projected price of $4.66. The 2024 harvest price for soybeans is $10.03 per bushel, $1.52 or 13% below the projected price of $11.55. The harvest price declines for corn and soybeans in 2024 are not sufficient to trigger individual farm revenue coverage payments even at the highest coverage level of 85%. Area revenue plans —…

According to the USDA Crop Progress report for the week ending Nov. 10, the country’s corn harvest progress reached 95% across top growing states. That’s 11 percentage points ahead of the five-year average.  With only 5% of the crop unharvested, farmers in the top 18 states have just 3.9 million more acres of corn to harvest. Here’s a map highlighting corn harvest progress in those 18 states and four major takeaways from the numbers. 1. Michigan takes Ohio’s spot as the state furthest ahead of normal progress.  Although Ohio held the spot for the four weeks prior, Michigan took the…

Off-highway tire manufacturer BKT has launched four new tires designed for modern agriculture.  The Agrimax Procrop is designed for sprayers and row crop usage. The company’s VF technology enables farm machinery to carry heavier loads at reduced inflation pressure with a wide footprint to help reduce soil compaction. A centrally closed tread and strong sidewalls provide high lateral stability. An open shoulder design improves traction on a variety of surfaces. The Agrimax Spargo SB is also designed for sprayers and row crops but is also suited for orchards and vineyards. A more open and higher tread pattern — made possible…