Throughout the Corn Belt it’s easy to see corn and soybean crops are thriving. USDA took note, reporting 78% of the nation’s corn is in good to excellent condition in their June 18 Crop Conditions report. Similarly, USDA says 73%…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the discovery of unapproved genetically modified wheat plants containing a trait developed by Monsanto in southern Alberta. The isolated patch of wheat plants were found growing on an access road to an…
The back and forth on trade has agriculture’s head spinning. From China to renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), President Donald Trump’s trade agenda is full in 2018. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue continues to hear…
Corn and soybeans are in better shape this year than during the same week in 2017, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report. The majority, 77%, of the nation’s corn crop is rated good to excellent, compared to 67%…
Amid announcements of new tariffs from our largest trading partners, USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulation Greg Ibach wants to reassure farmers that the Trump administration is monitoring the situation and plans to take necessary action to shelter farmers from…
In a historic moment, Bayer will likely complete its acquisition of Monsanto this Thursday. The $66 billion deal has been in the works for nearly two years, leaving many farmers wondering what it means for them and their operations. "Compared…
Warm weather continues to push corn and soybeans along. Monday's USDA Crop Progress report showed the majority of the Nation's corn and soybean conditions to be rated Good to Excellent. The corn recorded to have the best condition might surprise…
In the USDA's quarterly Outlook on Agricultural Trade, promising news is on the horizon. The 2018 fiscal year is expected to see $142.5 billion in agricultural exports, an increase of $3 billion from the February report. Grain and feed, cotton,…
President Donald Trump's chief Nafta negotiator said the U.S., Canada and Mexico are "nowhere near close to a deal" to update the region's 24-year-old free-trade pact as U.S. lawmakers warn that time is almost up to reach a agreement that…
The House version of the Farm Bill, which is expected to have floor time this week, made its way through mark up last week which resulted in 103 amendments, several of which aim to make significant changes to the crop…