Mar 12
The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joined a coalition of corn grower organizations from 14 states in a formal letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins, urging continued action in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. The letter reflects farmers’ serious concerns …
Mar 12
Michigan State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has released a new self-paced online course designed to help pesticide applicators strengthen their vegetable pest management skills and earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits. The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) supports Michigan pesticide applicators by providing training, certification exam preparation and continuing education opportunities. The new course responds to growing demand for …
Mar 12
Leaders from the agriculture, manufacturing and technology sectors convened in Washington today to highlight the importance of renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as the landmark trade agreement approaches its formal review period. The panel discussion, hosted by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), underscored how the trilateral agreement supports …
Mar 12
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought continues to hold a tight grip on Oklahoma this week. Part of southeastern Oklahoma has been downgraded from moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions, but areas of extreme drought continue to spread across the areas they’ve been affecting for weeks. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor …
Mar 12
In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs highlighted how geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices are contributing to significant market volatility. While recent rallies in the wheat and soybean markets have pushed cash prices higher, Dr. Hubbs warned that rising input costs and global …
Mar 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 11
Analysts believe the world’s farmers face soaring fertilizer and fuel prices as the war in the Middle East escalates, leaving some scrambling for supplies as the spring planting season approaches. According to a report in Reuters- “Prices in the United States, which imports much of its fertilizer needs despite a large domestic industry, rose at …
Mar 11
The proposed merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways would leave farmers with fewer transportation options and vulnerable to shipping cost increases at a time when balance sheets have been squeezed to the breaking point by rapidly rising input costs. Transportation, marketing and storage expenses are projected to rise to a record $14 …
