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2 weeks ago | 
dairyherd.com | Cheyenne Kramer
At this point in April, the majority of the farmers have buckled in for spring planting. And with another week of favorable conditions in the tractor’s rearview mirror, USDA has released the latest update on planting progress. As of April 27, the report calculates 24% of corn and 18% of soybeans are in the ground. That’s up from 12% for corn and 8% for soybeans at this time last week.
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3 weeks ago | 
dairyherd.com | Cheyenne Kramer
Last week’s warm temperatures and handful of rain-free days were a perfect recipe for spring planting — and farmers took full advantage of the opportunity. At this time last week, USDA reported 4% of corn and 2% of soybean acres had been planted. As of April 20, those numbers have jumped to 12% for corn and 8% for soybeans.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
thepacker.com | Cheyenne Kramer |Jennifer Strailey |Tom Burfield |Christina Herrick
Due to the growing number of climate-smart programs that are available to growers, it can be hard to navigate. That’s just what the Conservation Connector was intended to change. Developed by The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and its partners (The Nature Conservancy, Houston Engineering and OpenTeam), the Conservation Connector is an online directory that allows users to easily view and sort through the programs relevant to them in one place.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
agweb.com | Michelle Rook |Rhonda Brooks |Tyne Morgan |Cheyenne Kramer
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
drovers.com | Cheyenne Kramer |Jim Wiesemeyer |Maggie Malson |Maria Tibbetts
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
agweb.com | Michelle Rook |Rhonda Brooks |Tyne Morgan |Cheyenne Kramer
Grain and livestock futures all close higher on Tuesday. Chuck Shelby, Risk Management Commodities, says grains saw fund buying return as markets consolidated still digesting possible tariffs and South American weather. He says Monday the grain market sold off in response to the tariff battle with Columbia over the weekend and the possibility of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
thedailyscoop.com | Jim Wiesemeyer |Tyne Morgan |Margy Eckelkamp |Cheyenne Kramer
President Trump may enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Feb. 1, he said during remarks in the Oval Office. Trump had initially suggested implementing these tariffs on his first day in office. This delay may allow for some negotiation or preparation time. The exchange happened while the president was signing a number of executive orders just hours after inauguration. While signing those orders, Trump fielded a host of reporter questions, answering or commenting on them specifically.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp |Jim Wiesemeyer |Tyne Morgan |Cheyenne Kramer
Click the links below to learn more about each Top Facility. Agricultural Services Inc. Grand Island, Nebraska NutrienRandolph, MinnesotaEvergreen FSShirley, IllinoisWilbur-EllisMoses Lake, WashingtonEldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
thedailyscoop.com | Jim Wiesemeyer |Tyne Morgan |Margy Eckelkamp |Cheyenne Kramer
This week is mostly about President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president, with a flurry of executive orders and illegal immigrant deportations expected soon. President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance were sworn into office inside the Capitol Rotunda, avoiding the dangerously cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C. The entire ceremony, including prayers and speeches, will take place indoors, according to Trump’s announcement on Truth Social.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
thedailyscoop.com | Tyne Morgan |Cheyenne Kramer |Margy Eckelkamp |Jim Wiesemeyer
The theme that consumed the crops side of agriculture in 2024 was this: tighter margins with producers from coast to coast searching for ways to cut back“It’s no secret 2024 was a tough year across the U.S., and California was no different,” says Clayton Houchin, CEO of the Buttonwillow Warehouse Company, which is located in Bakersfield, Calif. “A lot of the crops we produce were under significant price constraints while costs were going up.
