Corn and soybean production took another step down this month compared to September 2022, according to USDA’s latest Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of Oct. 1, corn yields are now expected to average 171.9 bushels per harvested acre, down 0.6 bushel from the previous forecast and down 4.8 bushels from 2021. Area harvested for grain is forecast at …
Jacqui Fatka Joins Agri-Pulse Team
Agri-Pulse Communications proudly announces the addition of veteran farm policy reporter Jacqui Fatka as associate editor to continue expanding the firm’s coverage of key food, feed, fiber and farm policy issues. “Jacqui is an experienced journalist with a strong reputation for providing readers with balanced and comprehensive coverage,” says Agri-Pulse Founder and Editor Sara Wyant. “Her expertise, drive and dedication …
Industry Ag News 10/7
Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. has announced that Willie Loh, Ph.D., was named to the Company’s Board of Directors effective October 4, 2022. Dr. Loh previously served as a Special Commercial and Technical Advisor to the company and was formerly Vice President, Market Development of Cargill Inc.’s Global Edible Oils Solutions group in North America. Bushel, an independently-owned software technology company focused …
Dairy Industry Faces Labor Shortage
A coalition of organizations representing farm labor, dairy business, cooperatives, and the food industry held a press event this week at World Dairy Expo to draw attention to the labor shortage being faced by dairy farmers. The American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action), Edge Dairy/Wisconsin Dairy Business Association, National Milk Producers Federation, the American Dairy Coalition, Indiana Dairy Producers, …
BetterSoil Alliance Welcomes New Partners
The BetterSoil Alliance is pleased to welcome two new partners – Ceres Imaging and Phytech – to help support the California almond industry in the pursuit of improving water productivity, soil health, and lowering carbon footprint. Since its inception last fall by Yara North America and Heliae® Agriculture, the Alliance has established a framework for evaluating soil chemical, physical, and …
Mexican Ban on Biotech Corn Would Have Broad Impact
A coalition of food and agriculture industry stakeholders in both Mexico and the United States released a new study this week revealing the broad impacts of Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn. The report, which was conducted in September 2022 by World Perspectives Inc., reveals that the proposed restrictions would adversely impact food security in North America and raise consumer …
Meet New NCGA President Tom Haag
Minnesota farmer Tom Haag is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), starting his term on October 1. Haag farms corn and soybeans in Eden Valley with his son Nathan and has been farming for over 40 years. He has has served on the Minnesota Corn Growers Association board since 2010 and on the NCGA board since …
YieldMaster Solutions Continues Partnership with Azotic in US
YieldMaster Solutions (YMS) is pleased to continue its partnership with Azotic for at least another three years. With this partnership, farmers will continue to have access to the nitrogen-fixing biological, Envita® through YMS Distribution channels. Envita is a nitrogen-fixing solution that fundamentally changes the nitrogen equation on your farm. Applied in-furrow or as a foliar spray, Envita enables cells throughout …
DWFI Podcast 18 Renata Rimšaitė, National Drought Mitigation Center
Renata Rimšaitė is a senior program manager with DWFI and the National Drought Mitigation Center. Renata studies incentive-based water management, including tools designed to motivate or incentivize water using or managing parties to modify the way they use water, not only because it is sustainable, but also because it’s in their financial interest. Water markets is an example of incentive-based …
NCBA CEO Represents Beef Producers at White House
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall this week attended the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to represent the nation’s beef cattle producers. “The White House has prioritized ending hunger and increasing access to nutritious food and America’s cattle producers are ready to help by providing safe, sustainable, and nutritious protein to the world,” said NCBA …