“Thank you, President Trump.” That sentiment has been repeated often by farmers during conversations and across social media in the days since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed through Congress and was signed into law. Farmers have specifically celebrated how the bill overhauls the “death tax” — the taxes…

1. Soybeans, Grains Plunge in Overnight Trading Soybean and grain futures plunged overnight at traders returned from the long Independence Day weekend in a selling mood.  Favorable weather in most U.S. growing areas along with concerns about trade led to the overnight decline in prices.  Only 5.6% of an 11-state…

Seed selection can effectively solve a wide range of agronomic issues. Whether you’re dealing with disease, pests, drought, or even harvest efficiency, selecting the right corn and soybean products can improve crop performance and resilience, and reduce input costs. “Seed selection is very important,” said Ryan Dunsbergen, Golden Harvest soybean…

By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, June 30 (Reuters) – Brazil’s total corn production is expected to hit 130.6 million metric tons in 2024/25, agribusiness consultancy AgRural said on Monday, raising its forecast from the 128.5 million tons it projected earlier this month. The revision reflects higher estimates for the country’s second corn crop,…

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, June 30 (Reuters) – Dry, chilly weather over Argentina in the coming days is set to boost conditions for planting the country’s 2025/26 wheat crop, the Rosario grains exchange said on Monday, predicted higher than usual yields thanks to good levels of moisture in the soil. Argentina is a…

By Mónica Cordero For April Hemmes, a fourth-generation farmer on land her family has worked for almost 125 years in north-central Iowa, life is guided by a simple philosophy: “Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” It’s a mindset that has helped her navigate extreme weather, market shocks…