Soil testing is an important part of planning for next year’s growing season. The MSU Extension Soil Fertility program recently released two online reference sheets to help interpret soil test …
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As farmers wait for an announcement of another aid package, critics of current tariff policies continue to try to rally support for expanding markets and mitigating some of the damage …
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Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Row Crop Farmers’ Profitability
by Colter BrownFor most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance …
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The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than …
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USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Ag Producers
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized $10 billion in ECAP …
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Sec. Rollins: More Aid Coming to Crop Producers, No Payments to Ranchers as Part of Plan to Rebuild Cattle Supply
by Colter BrownWhile recognizing that U.S. agriculture is “under threat,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told agricultural leaders that farming’s future “could not be brighter.” In a wide-ranging speech, Rollins laid out an …
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HB4 Wheat Development in the U.S. Takes a Step Forward
by Colter BrownU.S. Wheat Associates (USW) welcomed the announcement of a strategic collaboration between Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation (CWRF). This collaboration aims to jointly develop and …
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Fertilizer Outlook: Global Risks, Higher Costs, Tighter Margins
by Colter BrownFertilizer costs are having a bigger and bigger impact on farm budgets. In the lead-up to the 2022 crop year, fertilizer prices surged to record highs, driven by tight global supplies, …
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North Dakota Industrial Commission Announces Expansion of Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Program
by Colton YoungBismarck, N.D. – The Industrial Commission today announced the expansion of the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program from Bank of North Dakota (BND) to include storms from the Aug. 7-8, …
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Rollins: Trump Administration Could Announce an Aid Package Soon
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Financial Times that the Trump administration could announce an aid package soon for U.S. farmers and could use tariff revenue to fund it. “There …