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To say that the issues influencing 2022 planting decisions are volatile would be an understatement. Growers have many moving factors to consider as they pencil out their production and marketing plans ...

GreenStone Farm Credit Service’s patronage program is the result of the cooperative’s and members’ shared success and a reflection of the great things accomplished together. This year’s ...

The USDA is forecasting global sunflower seed production for 2024-25 at 50.5 million metric tons (MMT), down 10% from 2023-24. Lower production in Ukraine and Russia is the leading factor for the ...

In a few words, the January U.S. corn and soybean balance sheet changes added a miniscule amount of inventory cushion. Expected ending corn stocks increased 47 million bushels (3.1%) to 1.54 billion, ...

I get the sense that a common response to a near-record late summer and fall price rally is, “I sold too early!” That’s a great example of looking back at old decisions. I choose to look forward and ...

In 2023, the U.S. planted 94.6 million acres of corn and 83.6 million acres of soybean. Looking ahead at the corn to soybean ratio, those acres will likely shift in 2024. There is much to consider, ...

Everyone who farms in Illinois should be aware of corn rootworms, but no one should panic. If Nick Seiter were giving a “state of the state of corn rootworms” address, that is how it would begin.

U.S. farmers might plant less corn than last year, but it will likely still be larger than what previous USDA forecasts have indicated, according to new survey data from the March 2024 Farm Futures ...

The National Corn Growers Association released the winners of the 57th National Corn Yield Contest. The great yields achieved in the contest reflect farmers' resilience and deep dedication to ...

Rising fertilizer and input costs are making the decision to plant corn vs. soybeans especially difficult for growers seeking maximum profit potential this season. While some growers are considering a ...