May 12
The agricultural markets absorbed the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today by the USDA, revealing some unexpected figures in its initial outlook for the 2025 crop year. Rich Nelson from Allendale joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down the key findings Wheat Production Surprises to the Upside: The wheat …
May 12
America’s soybean farmers welcomed early-hour news in the States that U.S. and Chinese officials have come to an agreement that temporarily reduces tariffs levied by the countries on exported products, including U.S. soy. The pause will be in effect 90 days while negotiations continue. Farmers across the soy-producing states are hopeful that during this time, …
May 12
While NASA is renowned for exploring distant planets and the vastness of space, the agency plays a significant, perhaps surprising, role in monitoring and addressing critical agricultural challenges right here on Earth, often in collaboration with the USDA and other federal efforts. “We look at the Earth as like a living organism, and we need …
May 12
Be strategic to mitigate risk of yield loss during this stage, advises LG Seeds agronomist. Considered one of the most influential growth stages in corn, V6 is a critical time to mitigate risk with timely management strategies. “The number of kernel rows per ear is determined around V6, so any competition the corn plant has …
May 12
On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with Senior Vice President of …
May 12
Senator John Boozman recently engaged with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, emphasizing the critical role farm broadcasters play in disseminating vital information to the agricultural community. He acknowledged the current financial struggles faced by farmers across various sectors, stating, “It doesn’t matter what you’re growing. If you’re growing something, you’re losing money. It just …
May 12
Earlier today, trade officials from the United States and China announced that the U.S. will, for a period of 90 days, reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, with China agreeing to reduce retaliatory duties from 125% to 10%. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: …
May 12
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 12
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
May 11
The nation’s largest and oldest cattle organization- and three of it’s key affiliates here in the southwest have praised the decision by US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins as she is immediately stopping cattle, bison and horses from entering the United States from across the Rio Grande because of concerns regarding the New World Screwworm. …
