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When you crush a 60-pound bushel of soybeans, the standard calculation assumes you get 11 pounds of soybean oil, 44 pounds of soybean meal, 4 pounds of hulls, and 1 pound of waste. But when Illinois’ Joe Janzen looked at the data, he found a slightly different story. Those proportions aren’t as fixed as one […]

With the end of the 2025 growing season in sight for many growers, agronomic decisions made now can have a big impact on harvest. Curtis Rainbolt with BASF says just because the season may be drawing to a close, that doesn’t mean disease pressures are done for the year. And he said, just like late […]

Were there surprises associated with the USDA September corn crop production forecast? According to Chief Economist Seth Meyer: “I think the big surprise was things which may be built on acreage changes from August.” This month’s crop production reports were the first of this year based on objective yield surveys by National Agricultural Statistics Service […]

Even with another record corn production forecast issued by USDA for September, initial market reaction was an increase in futures prices. Why? Some analysts say it is because of how USDA projects the use of all that corn within this month’s supply and demand estimate. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says, in particular: […]

In this tight farm economy, producers want to get the most out of every input. Adam Cowser, Producer Manager at Valent BioSciences, says biostimulants are a great way for farmers to stretch their dollar. “These are products that are designed to help the plant overcome, say, abiotic stress, be more efficient with fertilizer and water […]

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. On Friday, USDA gave us their latest supply and demand estimates. The September report is the first one that includes actual, objective measurements from the field to estimate yield. They field sample to get actual ear and […]

Pork producers benefit from ongoing research at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, which is dedicated to advancing sustainability in animal agriculture. Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., who leads the center, says their work covers a wide range of studies, all of which could have significant implications for businesses and their employees. “We study how to minimize those […]

The South Carolina State Fair is set to return to Columbia from October 8–19, offering 12 days of family fun, community celebration, and a showcase of the state’s agricultural roots. This year’s theme, “Harvesting Happiness,” highlights the importance of connection, tradition, and shared experiences. Fairgoers can look forward to a dynamic mix of beloved classics […]

The 2025 N.C. Mountain State Fair concluded this past weekend under clear skies and warm temperatures, providing a picture-perfect backdrop for the annual event. Fair Manager Sean McKeon announced Monday that 161,059 people attended this year’s fair — an increase of 9.3%, or 11,709 visitors, over last year’s total. “There are a lot of ways […]

The North Carolina State Fair announced in a press release Monday that its popular “Farm Family of the Day” program will return for 2025 to recognize the hard work and dedication of farm families across the state. Now in its fifth year, the program highlights the contributions of families involved in North Carolina’s $111.1 billion […]