Chevron Purchases REG

In a newly announced deal, Chevron is buying Renewable Energy Group giving it control of the largest U.S. producer of…

Spring Wheat Breeder Looks to the Future

With spring wheat planting just right around the corner, most producers are spending the necessary time prepping, but they’re not…

National Farmers Union Hosts Convention

On Sunday the 120th National Farmers Union Convention kicked off in Denver Colorado. This event is an opportunity for farmers…

Bayer Announces Distribution Agreement for Enlist E3

Bayer recently announced a distribution agreement with M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. for soybeans containing the Enlist E3 trait. Bayer will distribute…

Cattlemen’s Heritage Investor Meetings Continue Next Two Weeks

Regional beef processor Cattlemen’s Heritage continues their equity drive for the next two weeks for their 1500-head per day plant…

State Reports Show Declining Winter Wheat Crop Conditions

Winter wheat crop conditions are running well below a year ago many of the major hard red winter wheat production…

NCGA Concerned With High Fertilizer Prices: DOJ Investigation Warranted?

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has asked for a Department of Justice Investigation on price fixing by fertilizer suppliers and Iowa’s…

SD Corn Releases Results of Forensic Examination

The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council has released the results from their forensic examination.  Council President Grant Rix says the…

Growth Energy Reaches RFS Settlement with EPA

Growth Energy and EPA have reached a settlement agreement on a number of pending Renewable Fuel Standard lawsuits.  Chris Bliley…

USDA Allocates Funds for Meat Packing Support

The USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing…