BASF Unveils Nemasphere Nematode Resistance Trait
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, June 10, 2024 – BASF Agricultural Solutions has introduced Nemasphere™ nematode resistance trait, the most groundbreaking innovation in soybean cyst nematode (SCN) management in over 60 years. Nemasphere is the first and only biotechnology
New Documentary Highlights Feikema Farms and Their Sustainable Journey
OLATHE, Kansas (June 10, 2024) – In 2014, Feikema Farms encountered a crisis as heavy rain led to major soil erosion, resulting in crop loss and financial setbacks. To avoid a repeat, they took a bold step to enhance
Our Way of Life Podcast Launched by State’s Largest Ag Organization
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) premieres Our Way of Life podcast on their website June 2024. “Our Way of Life is another way to share the stories of South Dakota’s farm and ranch families,” explained Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director.
RFA Welcomes CF Industries and Separator Technology Solutions (STS) as New Members
The Renewable Fuels Association is excited to welcome CF Industries and Separator Technology Solutions (STS) to its expanding group of associate members. The new members reflect RFA’s continuous commitment to growing its network of leading organizations and
New Chief Strategy Officer announced at Midwest Dairy
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Midwest Dairy is pleased to announce Trudy Wastweet has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Wastweet previously served as Midwest Dairy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Wastweet will guide Midwest
From Bonanza Farms to AgTech: Newly Launched Ag Innovation Corridor
Fargo, N.D. – The Ag Innovation Corridor, a collaboration of over 100 agricultural companies is set to promote Fargo and its surrounding region as a global epicenter for ag technology & innovation. Branded as the Ag Innovation
April Pork Exports Largest in Nearly Three Years; Beef Exports Also Trend Higher
April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). It was also a robust month for U.S.
Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association Joins American Carbon Alliance
URBANDALE, Iowa – The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) announced that the Minnesota Ethanol Producers Association has joined the alliance. To date, ethanol trade associations in every state representing the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline have joined the ACA’s efforts.
Senate Farm Bill Differences Surface at Beginning Farmers’ Hearing
Partisan farm bill differences continue in Washington. They cropped up again at a recent Senate Ag panel hearing on beginning farmers. Republicans want “more farm in the farm bill,” but retiring Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says
Food Prices Slightly Higher in May
The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9 percent from its revised April level. Increases in the price index for cereal and dairy products slightly more than offset