HOUSTON, Texas — Pesticides are increasingly under attack in the United States and that is keeping farm leaders awake at night. “We are concerned as farmers about rules and regulations coming out of EPA when it comes to herbicides,” Josh Gackle, president of the American Soybean Association (ASA), said during the general session of the […] Read more
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Case IH updates Magnum tractor line
Company’s plans include more horsepower, a new transmission and technology bundles for the 2025 model year
Case IH unveiled its new 2025 model year Magnum tractor line last month at the Commodity Classic farm show in the United States. And In keeping with the industry trend of horsepower creep-up, these tractors also saw a few more ponies stabled under their hoods. “The 380 and the 400 both get five additional horsepower,” […] Read more
New Holland updates the T8 tractor line
The introduction of the AF11 twin-rotor Case IH combine in February may have been a bit of a shock to longtime enthusiasts of the red brand. The twin-rotor concept had been strictly a New Holland design feature until then. Combine design has been one of the major differences when it comes to machines offered by […] Read more
U.S. producers want next farm bill to boost safety net
HOUSTON, Texas — American crop organizations are eagerly awaiting the passage of a new five-year farm bill. The 2018 bill expired in 2023 but wasn’t renewed that year because of gridlock in Washington, D.C. Sara Wyant, editor-in-chief of Agri-Pulse, a publication focused on food and farm policy coverage in the United States, says she has […] Read more
Hot summer looms as El Nino moves to La Nina
HOUSTON, Texas — John Baranick has the unenviable task of coming up with a weather forecast for the United States during a period of uncertainty. The world will be transitioning from a super El Nino weather event to a La Nina event this spring and summer. Related stories: Volcanoes can have complex effect on weather […] Read more
Rising U.S.-Chinese tensions raise concerns about trade
HOUSTON, Texas — The trade relationship between China and the United States is deteriorating and poses a threat for U.S. farmers, say analysts. “They are shifting away from the United States rather than sending their money here,” StoneX chief economist Arlan Suderman said during a live taping of the U.S. Farm Report at the 2024 […] Read more
Corn, soy futures may have bottomed out
HOUSTON, Texas — Grain analysts believe corn and soybean futures prices have bottomed out. DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman told growers attending the 2024 Commodity Classic conference that corn ending stocks in the United States are forecast to be about the same level they were in the 2015-20 period. Related stories: Corn and soybean prices […] Read more
Corn and soybean prices may be ready to rally
An analyst points to 'strong evidence' for higher old crop prices; booming renewable diesel industry seen as a positive
HOUSTON, Texas — Old crop corn and soybean prices in the United States will likely rally this spring, according to an agricultural economist. That would also be good for Canadian grain and oilseed prices if it happens. The highest corn prices so far this year occurred during the first two days of January, and they […] Read more
U.S. corn growers await aviation fuel decision
HOUSTON, Texas — American corn growers are on pins and needles waiting to find out if corn ethanol will qualify for a lucrative sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. They expected an announcement at last week’s 2024 Commodity Classic convention, the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. But that didn’t happen. U.S. […] Read more
Commodity Classic Day 2: U.S. fights for market share
U.S. competitive advantage has evaporated due to large infrastructure investments by Brazil and Argentina
HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says the United States is trying to regain its competitive edge in world agricultural markets. He told delegates attending the 2024 Commodity Classic conference that for many years the U.S. had better transportation logistics than its competitors and that gave the country a price advantage in overseas […] Read more
