Ferrie: Don’t Rush to Replant Frosted Soybeans; Check their Viability First
It can be difficult to assess fields where you potentially have a plant population survival rate that ranges between 60,000 and 100,000. Consider the following recommendations.
50% of farmers think precise control of machine settings to improve yields and reduce input costs is the most important reason to adopt precision ag technology. Do you agree? Fill out our survey and share your voice.
Peel: Poor Pasture Conditions, Low Hay Stocks and Drought
According to USDA, pasture conditions in the month of May haven't been this bad since 1995 — 44% of pastures are in poor to very poor condition. Arizona, North Dakota, Utah and New Mexico are experiencing the worse conditions.
Over the past five trading sessions corn dropped 90¢s, while beans were nearly unchanged. There were many speculators going long corn into the May 12 USDA report hoping for a bullish surprise in the market. This might have led to long position liquidations on Thursday and Friday.
Bicameral Push for Swift Conclusion to DOJ Investigation
Two senators led a bicameral letter Monday to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging the Department of Justice to move forward with their investigation into anticompetitive practices in the meatpacking industry.
3 First-Generation Farmers Talk Growth, Opportunities and Tenacity
Just a sliver of the more than 2 million farmers are first-generation farmers. The “Farming the First Generation” series from AgDay and U.S. Farm Report takes a look at those who’ve beat the odds and chosen to make farming a career.
This award is given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. Entrants are judged on agricultural advocacy (50%), farm business innovation (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 1.
