The big planting question: Corn or soybeans?
You can toss a coin, but don't ignore your own experience when making planting decisions.
Report indicates increasing availability of distiller’s dried grains with solubles
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is more than able to continue supplying global customers with necessary feed ingredients, according to the U.S. Grains Council, the...
Pa. cattlemen pool calves to gain dollar power
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Eight thousand calves were sold for premium prices last year through a program that is helping to increase profits for...
Soybean industry turmoil continues at top
ST. LOUIS -- Dan Duran, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, has been placed on administrative leave by the council's board of directors.Duran...
Ohio corn growers join new coalition
WASHINGTON -- Corn producers from 10 states, including Ohio, have formed a new group to work with policymakers in Washington. The new Corn Farmers...
Feed and grain summit held in Harrisburg, Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Industry professionals interested in taking an active role in developing regional policies and an action plan relating to feed and grain...
Monsanto hopes to simplify selection of branded traits
ST. LOUIS -- Monsanto is hoping to simplify trait selection for farmers with the launch of Genuity, which will differentiate the company's technology products...
Here’s what to expect for corn, soybeans in 2009
URBANA, Ill. — Corn acreage in 2009 needs to be maintained at least at the level of 2008, said a University of Illinois Extension...
Beef demand study reveals importance of product convenience, nutrition, safety
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A comprehensive study conducted by agricultural economists at Kansas State University and Michigan State University revealed areas in which the beef...
VeraSun could sell assets to Valero
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- VeraSun Energy Corporation is asking the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for permission to sell substantially all...













