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Potato Exports Look to Build Off of Strong 2023
Published March 1, 2024
U.S. potato exports remained strong through 2023, according to the National Potato Council's annual report. From July 2022 through June 2023 over 2.2 billion dollars in potatoes and 4.78 billion dollars in potato products were exported, but according to Council…Understanding Biologicals and Their Benefits
Published March 1, 2024
Certis Biologicals Vice President of Research and Development Shaun Berry believes biologicals are largely misunderstood because there are so many categories of them. "They can be bacteria, fungi, viruses; they can also be non-living organisms like plant extracts, volatiles, and…Overlapping Residuals
Published March 1, 2024
Weed resistance remains a constant threat to the bottom line. FMC agronomist Camille Lambert feels there are never too many tools for a farmer to deal with resistance. "We're still trying to kind of get growers to shift their mindset…Shipping Issues Could Grow
Published March 1, 2024
The trade challenges on the Red Sea and through the Suez Canal resulted in higher freight rates and transit time. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom feels these shipping issues could continue and grow. "The longer this…It’s Not Business as Usual
Published March 1, 2024
Farmers are facing a very different economic landscape today. Commodity prices are lower and interest rates are higher. "It's not business as usual," said Tony Jesina, senior vice president of crop insurance, Farm Credit Services of America. "Farmers need to…A Mixed Reaction to E15 Announcement
Published March 1, 2024
Eight Midwestern states asked for year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blended fuel two years ago. When the EPA approved it just over a week ago, the implementation was delayed until 2025. "We're happy the Governor's waiver was granted, but we're…Agricult-HER: Share Your Voice
Published March 1, 2024
Theresia Gillie is one of three women who have served as president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Kris Duncanson and Jamie Beyer are also MSGA past presidents. The Hallock, Minnesota farmer is also a Kittson County commissioner. In her…The Next Step for Ethanol
Published February 29, 2024
Ethanol changed the landscape for agriculture with the passage of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005. National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle sees sustainable aviation fuel as the next step. For that to happen, climate-smart methodology needs to change. "We…Ag Industry Squeezed by Regulation
Published February 29, 2024
The farm bill remains a primary concern for the American Soybean Association. "Something that is just as important is the pesticide regulations and other things, like the Endangered Species Act enforcement coming out of EPA," said Josh Gackle, president, ASA.…