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The CEO of Precision AI says the company’s autonomous aerial system is designed to refine a farmer’s decision-making capabilities in the field and save money. Daniel McCann says combining artificial intelligence and advanced cameras allow [Read More…]

A former chief agricultural negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office says resolving trade imbalances and creating new markets will not be easy. Gregg Doud is now the President and CEO of the National Milk [Read More…]

An Iowa farmer suggests the price ratio favoring corn going into the year has shifted. Mark Jackson of Oskaloosa says some farmers in the southeast part of the state planted more corn and fewer soybeans. [Read More…]

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Ag Secretary at the USDA. Vaden is a former judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. He also served as the General Counsel for [Read More…]

A collaborative effort to strengthen local supply chains in the Great Lakes will continue despite federal funding uncertainty. James DeDecker is the director of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. “We’re looking [Read More…]

A farmer in northeast Arkansas says there will be long-lasting impacts from a problematic spring planting season. Derek Haigwood of Newport says the disruptions to this year’s crop are already impacting financial decisions he’s making [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed, with deferred contracts unable to follow through on their early gains. The USDA’s national crop condition rating was up on the week, planting is nearly over, and development weather generally looks good. [Read More…]

Critical biofuels policies remain under review by the Trump administration, and some ethanol groups are concerned time is running out.  Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says the EPA Administrator has [Read More…]

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s director of water quality says conservation research is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve nutrient management.  Jordan Hoewischer says research from the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms has [Read More…]

A new ag education program has grown rapidly in one Wisconsin community. Ag instructor Brooks Lueck wanted to start a new ag education and FFA program right out of college, which led him to La [Read More…]

A policy expert says year-round E-15 could lay the groundwork for additional higher blends of ethanol. “E15 is really a good proof point for consumers.” Chris Bliley, senior vice president for regulatory affairs, with Growth [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, dry weather accompanies a warming trend.  Those conditions favor late-season planting efforts, as well as corn and soybean development.  By June 8, Ohio (89% planted) was only one of three states—along [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country.  Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Northeast and Pacific [Read More…]

Many dairy producers have found a new revenue stream breeding some cows to beef bulls, and either raising the beef animal or selling it.  Researchers have been looking into how these calves are fed, and [Read More…]

The recent rains across Missouri continue to help crop conditions. USDA says 75 percent of the state’s corn and soybeans are rated good to excellent. Corn planting is nearing completion and 83 percent of the [Read More…]

The pork industry continues seeking answers to questions involving the H5N1 virus. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says the influenza strain remains a threat despite no infections in the U.S. commercial [Read More…]

Farm Bureau leaders from across the country are headed to Washington, D.C. this week. “It’s AFBF’s fly in and we’ve got a host of congressional visits.” Brian Duncan, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and [Read More…]

A southeast Nebraska dairy farmer says restrictions on temporary worker visas continue to cause labor shortages. Darren Mueller with Prairie Land Dairy says his operation struggles to find day-to-day, year-round employees. “What we’re really missing [Read More…]

Stewardship of crop protection products allows farmers to make successful herbicide applications while preserving the efficacy of their products. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, tells Brownfield that the farmer is the ultimate steward [Read More…]

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