Crops
Traders are watching for additional purchases despite continued weakness in Chinese demand.
Nothing changes immediately. This is a supplemental proposal, and EPA will accept comments for 30 days after publication in the Federal Register before developing a final rule.
Stronger mill use is providing a boost for extra-long-staple cotton demand, though overall volumes remain limited.
As fertilizer prices pressure farm budgets, NACHURS sales manager Blake Bird shares nutrient-efficiency strategies at the Farm Progress Show ahead of 2027.
An SDSU entomologist says the insects are often misunderstood because of concerns about stinging.
DuraStack technology is Syngenta’s latest corn rootworm innovation and is available for farmers to purchase for the 2027 growing season.
Waterlogged soils are also contributing to nutrient deficiencies as growers are urged to scout fields.
Production is still expected to decline as growers face water, weed and disease challenges.
With harvest approaching, soybean producers will continue watching both crop conditions and biofuel policy as they assess the outlook for markets and farm revenue.
California E15 adoption could significantly increase ethanol demand, primarily benefiting corn while also creating secondary opportunities for sorghum growers.
Further growth could depend on retail infrastructure, gasoline demand and whether Congress permanently allows year-round E15 sales nationwide.
USDA plans to reduce producer surveys while improving how agricultural data is collected and reported.
Drought is forcing cattle producers to secure winter feed early as costs climb.
Allendale estimates the national corn yield at 178.7 bushels per acre, two bushels below USDA’s August estimate. Its soybean yield is 52.6 bushels per acre, just one-tenth below the USDA estimate.
Strong corn shipments are supporting export demand while soybean and wheat inspections continue to trail last year’s pace.
Grains and Commodities
The family-owned workwear company is looking to grow its presence in American agriculture.
Council leaders see new opportunities to create international demand for U.S. agriculture.
The first grain vessel in six years is a key step for Churchill, but its long-term success depends on continued investment to integrate it into Canada’s agricultural export network.
Specialty Crops
New regulations aim to reduce the threat from Prince Edward Island while allowing safe trade to continue.
Scientists are studying flowering patterns that could help speed up the development of new varieties.
Processing challenges and seasonal price pressure are pushing growers to look toward fresh-market and export opportunities.
