By Neil J. Kanatt Sept. 15 (Reuters) – Tyson Foods said on Monday it will stop using certain ingredients, like high-fructose corn syrup, in its products by the end of 2025 in the U.S. Food companies are seeking alternative ingredients in response to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” campaign…

By Naveen Thukral JAKARTA, Sept. 16 (Reuters) – Flour millers in Asia have ramped up imports of U.S. wheat in recent weeks, driven by competitive prices from American suppliers and delays in shipments from the Black Sea, according to grain traders at an international conference. Indonesian importers have finalised deals for around…

1. Corn Drops as USDA Raises Production Outlook Corn futures were lower in overnight trading after the USDA unexpectedly raised its already lofty outlook for U.S. corn output.  Production in the 2025/2026 marketing year that started on Sept. 1 is now forecast at 16.814 billion bushels, USDA said in a…

Country music star Luke Bryan is no stranger to rural life. The son of a peanut farmer, Bryan is intimately familiar with the challenges of farming.  “I talk to my father every day,” Bryan said. “He tells me the ups and downs of farming. I understand how hard it is…

Key Takeaways Corn and soybean harvests are just beginning, with progress close to or slightly ahead of average.Crop conditions slipped slightly, with corn at 67% and soybeans at 63% good/excellent.Winter wheat planting is behind normal pace, while spring wheat and oats are nearly fully harvested. Today, the USDA published the 24th Crop…

When Class 8 combines were introduced, around 2003, it quickly became apparent that their combination of size and power were a good fit for many farms. Even as combines have grown into Classes 9, 10, and 10+, Class 8 machines remain in high demand.  “Back in the day, they were…