U.S. farmers expect corn harvest could be second-biggest ever

The U.S. corn harvest could be the second-largest on record as rains during July shepherded the crop through its critical development phase, offsetting dry conditions early in the season and hot summer temperatures, analysts and farmers said.

Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund supports projects on over 130,000 acres

The Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) has supported projects on over 130,000 acres of farmland since launching in 2022. The OFCAF provides cost-share funding to farmers to support the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) that tackle climate change through reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting increased carbon sequestration. This competitive program allocated over $22 million in cost-share funding to successful applications during the 2022 and 2023 intake

Some corn crops 'worst in 40 years'

A wet spring delayed John Lutz from planting his first crop of sweet corn. A lack of rain convinced him not to plant a second crop in June.

Finstad optimistic about new $1.5 trillion farm bill as lobbying intensifies | MinnPost

Despite the lobbying for changes in the new farm bill, Finstad is a realist. He knows that there’s a limit to how much money for the legislation can be authorized and said making changes to the existing farm bill will be a “balancing act.”

UN Report: Global Trade in Agricultural May Record 1.3% Per Year

A UN report states that the Global Agriculture Trade for this decade may be at a slower rate of 1.3 per cent.

Forest owners look to the carbon market to help manage their trees

A program that started in Pennsylvania sells carbon credits on behalf of smaller family forest owners and helps them better manage their land.

Soybeans soar after USDA slashes US plantings estimate - CBOT

USDA ERS - Oil Crops Sector at a Glance

The major U.S. oilseed crops are soybeans, cottonseed, sunflowerseed, canola, rapeseed, and peanuts. Soybeans are the dominant oilseed in the United States, accounting for about 90 percent of U.S. oilseed production. Most U.S. soybeans are planted in May and early June and harvested in late September and October.

Rethink moisture requirements for stored grain

Should 14% replace 15% as the new goal for long-term grain storage moisture level?

High Beef Prices to Encourage On-Going Dairy Culling

As beef production falls, meatpackers will be looking to dairy producers for cattle