Corn harvest in the Midwest faced a lot of challenges in 2020, but overall, it came out ahead in many areas. Tim Dahl is an agronomy service representative with Syngenta. From an agronomic perspective, his home territory of southern Minnesota…
Corn harvest in the Midwest faced a lot of challenges in 2020, but overall, it came out ahead in many areas. Tim Dahl is an agronomy service representative with Syngenta. From an agronomic perspective, his home territory of southern Minnesota…
An agricultural economist says there are many factors that could impact corn and soybean prices in 2021. Michael Langmeier, Purdue University Ag Economics Professor, presented the outlook during the virtual Commodity Classic event. Langmeier explains the outlook for this year.…
Mary: I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at hiring college graduates. Mike, this has been a challenging year for college students. Even in the best of times, not all college graduates…
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Got to Be NC Festival citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We are making progress in the state getting people vaccinated against this deadly virus, but we still…
Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board met recently to define future strategies for the organization focused on strengthening the value and demand of U.S. soy. Each year, the 78 USB Directors determine where to invest checkoff dollars to maximize farmers’…
Hello everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous…
Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at reducing health care costs. Mike, the affordability of health care is a continuing issue in our country. Solutions tend to focus on…
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reminds growers that time is running out to apply for assistance through the USDA’s Quality Loss Adjustment Program. The deadline to apply is March 5. “Many growers, including tobacco growers, may not even know…