U.S. ends marketing year with record grain exports
WASHINGTON — U.S. agricultural exports surpassed expectations in 2007, generating a record $82 billion for U.S. farm families and the economy in general. According...
Forecast: Corn, soybean yields down
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Based on conditions as of Sept. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 152 bushels per acre, down 8 bushels...
Crop input costs, market prices increase for 2009 growing season
“The cost of growing corn, soybeans and wheat increased dramatically for the 2008 crop and substantial increases are expected again for the 2009 growing...
Corn, soybean exports may decline
URBANA, Ill. — Early USDA forecasts for the 2008-09 corn and soybean marketing year project substantial declines in U.S. exports from the record levels...
Soybeans to take European tour in 2009
ST. LOUIS — LibertyLink® soybeans (A2704-12), from Bayer CropScience, have received final approval from the European Commission for importation into the European Union (EU)...
Managing crops: How small do we go?
MADISON, Wis. -- The use of on-the-go crop and soil sensors has greatly increased the precision with which farmers can manage their crops. But...
Energy affects corn, soybean prices
URBANA, Ill. — Two broad fundamental factors appear to be influencing corn and soybean prices as the growing season reaches the last stages, said...
John Deere expanding U.S. tractor works; also investing in Brazilian operations
John Deere is expanding its tractor works in Iowa and is also expanding manufacturing capacity in Brazil.
Ohio wheat yields up from last year
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Rain and cool temperatures kept disease levels low and crop performance at its peak for Ohio's wheat. The result: a good...
U.S. crop progress: Early frost may kill hopes along with crop
URBANA, Ill. — USDA’s August forecasts of corn and soybean production were close enough to market expectations that a large price reaction is not...
