USDA’s Economic Research Service attributes that to wheat becoming a rotational crop as farmers mix it in with more profitable corn or soybeans.
Weather is having a big effect on soy and corn production in Brazil. Here’s what it means for the U.S. markets, according to experts.
While soybeans are currently coming out stronger than corn in terms of price ratios, USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer recognizes a lot of factors could change farmer’s planting decisions between winter and spring.
This year is likely to see more competition between the ethanol industry and electric vehicles makers as sustainable energy becomes more accessible and the Biden Administrations pushes stringent regulations on vehicle emissions.
As we start the new year, let’s take a look at some of the legislative items from 2023 affecting agriculture that will continue to play out in the political area for months to come.
Cole and Nicole Roper embody a commitment to agriculture that extends far beyond the fields they cultivate in the heart of Georgia. The Farm Monitor takes us to their Royston-based operation to find out their secrets to success.
More than $16 million in funding has been dedicated to the project, which will be carried out across eight research locations in the Great Plains and Corn Belt over the next five years.
Dr. Michael Cordonnier with the Soybean and Corn Advisor shares insights into the odd situation for Brazilian soybean producers due to unsettled weather patterns in the region.
For the second year in a row, transportation along the Mississippi River was impacted by drought. Export delays along with increased prices are impacting the competitiveness of U.S. corn in the world market, with buyers moving toward Brazilian crops.
Congress is now exploring legislative avenues to expedite the process as time drags on and anticipation mounts for the EPA’s crucial decision regarding the year-round sale of E15 fuel.
NASA Harvest is a new association led by NASA and the University of Maryland. The goal of the project is to use satellite data for food and agriculture to determine how and why planting dates have changed over the years.
This high-yield corn contest showcases real-life Corn Warriors dealing with elements that every farmer knows well. Get an authentic look at what it takes to compete in a high-yield corn contest, and see who will take the title of Corn King.