Friday, April 10, 2026 11:57AM CDT
The media group Axios held a forum in downtown Des Moines including the CEO of the World Food Prize, the president of Bayer Crop Science for North America and the CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association. Each had different perspectives on innovation and regulation.
Friday, April 10, 2026 11:53AM CDT
Waterhemp continues to confound chemistries designed to control it. The latest is glufosinate, which is at risk of losing its effectiveness if not properly applied as part of a weed management program.
Friday, April 10, 2026 10:15AM CDT
Republican state attorneys general from Texas, Florida and Ohio argue federal law should not override state failure-to-warn laws in Roundup cancer lawsuits before the Supreme Court.
The May soybean futures chart appears to be forming a bear flag pattern that typically indicates a downward resolution. However, chart patterns are certainly not always highly reli...
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has opened an acreage reporting period for specialty crop producers for their share of $1 billion set aside for aid tied to 2025 crops. USDA also had...
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Commodities brokers advise farmers to develop disciplined grain marketing plans based on production costs, stick to price targets, seek professional guidance and utilize futures an...
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Many producers wait for morning 4-inch soil temperatures to hit and consistently stay above the 50-degree-Fahrenheit mark before they begin planting. That line continues to move no...
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Twenty-eight agricultural groups urged Trump administration officials to clarify the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit rules to support struggling farmers and biofuel markets.
Groups aligned with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) push are calling on USDA to improve the sourcing of meat at schools and implement the new dietary guidelines as well. Thes...
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A G4 geomagnetic storm may degrade satellite navigation for some hours and disrupt low-frequency radio navigation. But given this is January and not the middle of spring planting,...
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May corn is down 1 cent per bushel, May soybeans are up 1/4 cent, May KC wheat is down 1 cent, May Chicago wheat is down 2 1/2 cents, and MIAX May Minneapolis wheat is up 0.0075 cents.
Cattle futures did not see much volatility until the final half hour of trade, when futures moved about a $1.00 higher into the close. Hog futures were under pressure for much of the day, except for April, as it moves closer to the contract settlement.