Washington Watcher: Odds Are Rising For USMCA Vote This Year

Despite Washington embroiled in turmoil, progress continues on the new U-S-Mexico-Canada agreement. Our Washington Correspondent Jim Wiesemeyer reports that odds are rising that Congress will vote yet this year on the agreement.

Hog Futures Hit Two-Month High

U.S. hog futures soared to a two-month high on Monday on technical buying and the potential to sell more pork to China.

Nitrogen Tip: Watch The Temps

Nitrification takes place above 50 degrees, so apply N at 50 degrees and declining. Learn how N-Serve can protect your N at NitrogenMaximizers.com.

ASF’s Impact On Protein Demand In China Could Have Long Tail

The pork industry continues to grapple with the impact of African Swine Fever. From supply to demand, it's an outbreak that could have a lasting effect.

200 Million Pounds Of Plastic Recycled By Ag Initiative

Since 1992, the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) has collected the 200 million pounds of high density polyethylene (HDPE) for recycling. The milestone was announced in September.

Clavijo Named Director Of USDA National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility

Alfonso Clavijo has been appointed as Director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a state-of-the-art USDA research and diagnostic facility designed to protect the nation's agricultural systems and stakeholders against the threat and potential impact of serious animal diseases.

Do You Pick Corn? Or Do You Shell It?

As harvest kicks into full gear across the countryside, farmers are spending more time in combines. As they pick—or shell—corn, they’ve taken to Twitter.

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Coles County, Illinois

Started soybeans in Coles county Illinois today. 9% moisture. Green pods and stems. Yields suck. 43 to 63 bu/acre compared to the last two years of 78 to 90 bushel yields.

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