According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released May 5, corn planting progress in the Badger State is behind average, but progress for soybeans is ahead. Here’s a closer look at the numbers and some boots-on-the-ground perspective from an agronomist.  Corn Planting and Emergence As of the latest numbers from…

As Texas Agriculture Commissioner and a lifelong rancher, I’ve seen firsthand how technology has transformed our farms and revamped the way we do business. Modern producers now utilize precision agriculture tools to monitor soil conditions, track livestock, optimize irrigation, and manage resources with unprecedented efficiency. To power virtually all of…

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. CT, July corn was up 3¢ at $4.50½ per bushel. July soybeans were 6¼¢ higher at $10.51¼ per bushel. Angie Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting, said, “July corn finally showed signs of life yesterday after relentless selling had it testing the lowest value seen for…

“DIRECT SHIP!! FRIDAY, 3/14/25!! URGENT SHIPPING! DEAD EQUINES WALKING!” These kinds of emoji-laden posts often start with a heart-wrenching picture and a cry for help — representing just a small sample of the many social media posts marketing horses for kill pens across the U.S. The furor surrounding horse kill…

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, May 8 (Reuters) – Argentina’s Buenos Aires grains exchange on Thursday edged up its forecast for the 2024/25 soybean harvest to 50 million metric tons, up from a prior forecast of 48.6 million tons, saying yields are proving better than previously expected. Argentina is the world’s top supplier of soybean…

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a hearing in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that new dietary guidelines developed with health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will come in “hopefully early fall”. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are released every five years…