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Weather Whiplash: As Temps Near 100 Degrees in the Upper Midwest, Does It Signal a Bigger Problem for Summer?

2 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Tyne Morgan

The weather this week just might prove how unusual the spring of 2024 has been. From the disparities in moisture, to temperature swing of 60°F in just a matter of days in North Dakota, the weather pattern is abnormal, and weather models are confused on snowfall totals even 10 days out. Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions, says this spring has been anything but normal.
Add 75+ Bushels Of Corn Per Acre With Better Closing Wheel Performance

3 days ago | thedailyscoop.com | Rhonda Brooks

A single oversight at planting routinely costs corn growers 75 to 100 bu. per acre, yet many don’t even know they have a problem that needs solving. The problem? It’s poor planter closing wheel performance. Closing wheels are supposed to deliver good seed-to-soil contact by eliminating air pockets, gently firming the soil around the seed corn and closing the furrow.
59% of Ag Economists Think Congress Won’t Pass a New Farm Bill Until 2026

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Tyne Morgan

It’s a contentious battle continuing to play out in Congress. Two years overdue, Congress still hasn’t passed a new farm bill, and as the calendar approaches the half-way point of 2025, optimism of passing a farm bill this year is waning. The April Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found most agricultural economists think it could be 2026 before we see Congress finally pass a new bill.
Exploring the Unprecedented Fertilizer Trends of Spring 2025

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

The fertilizer market is bringing forward supply chain issues, pricing levels, and other dynamics in an unprecedented fashion. “We came into 2025, thinking things might calm down–feel a little more steady, a little less volatile–and it’s been anything but,” says Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX.
What Agronomists And Farmers Need to Know About Endangered Species Act in 2025

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

With the final herbicide rule and final insecticide rule announced by EPA, farmers and applicators will be phasing in new considerations with every new product label and FIFRA re-registration. “Don’t panic,” says independent crop consultant Steve Hoffman with In-Depth Agronomy.
The Omega Block Has Taken Over, And It Could Have a Major Impact on Drought and Planting Progress

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Tyne Morgan

What was a rapid planting progress across the Midwest became stalled by a wetter weather pattern to finish April. But now that we’re into May, an Omega Block is causing that pattern to shift, and that could bring good news for the drought-stricken Plains. It could also propel planting progress. Michael Clark, CEO and co-founder of BAM Weather, says the rainfall totals over the past week have been unprecedented.
What's the Bigger Question: Can the U.S. Reduce its Reliance on China or Can China Survive Without the U.S.?

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Tyne Morgan

Agricultural exports to China have shuttered since this tariff tit-for-tat started in April, and as the reality of the Trade War 2.0 plays out, the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor uncovered the potential impact, both positive and negative. Tariffs from both countries are high, but when it comes to agriculture, tariffs U.S. cotton are as high as 140%. The tariffs are 172% on U.S. pork and pork variety meat and over 150% on soybeans.
The Hidden Factors Driving Fertilizer Prices: Beyond the Blame on Tariffs

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

Looking at the current super cycle in fertilizer price climbs, Josh Linville vice presidnet of fertilizer at StoneX says you have to go beyond just the Trump administration’s tariff talk to find the root cause. “It has created a tremendous amount of commotion without a lot of impact,” he says. As he explains, the global nature of the fertilizer industry is prime to be disrupted by major shifts in trade. And the tariff developments have dogpiled on other factors.
Meet the Power Players: What Drives the Largest Farm Customer Group

1 week ago | thedailyscoop.com | Margy Eckelkamp

The team at Stratus Ag Research divided farmers into three groups based on how they interact with their ag retailer:Cost-conscious self-sufficient: 37%Traditional retailer reliant: 23%Data-driven solutions seeker: 40%The 40% of the pie chart—the data-driven solutions seeker—stands separate from the other two groups, which are a bit more alike. And Mike Weddel of Stratus says there are 5 key things retailers should know about this important segment: They want more services from their retailer.
Be A Good Neighbor: Check In and Watch for Signs of Stress

2 weeks ago | thedailyscoop.com | Angie Stump Denton

The pressure of farming and ranching today is real. The stress of managing a farm or ranch during challenging or not so challenging times can weigh heavily on an individual’s mental health. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. from Kansas has shared his concern about the mental health of farmers and ranchers.