Glyphosate is the most-used agricultural herbicide in the world. Registered in the US since 1974, the herbicide is facing increasing scrutiny by governments around the world as detrimental impacts to the environment as well as human health are raised. However, the potential bans have been highly criticized for not providing effective alternatives which has raised …

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“Tornado Alley” is a loosely defined location of the central United States where tornadoes are most frequent. There are no official boundaries of Tornado Alley, but the area common to most definitions extends from Texas, through parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and eastern portions of Colorado and Wyoming. However, …

“Tornado Alley” Has Shifted South and East…Tips for Staying Safe This Spring Read More »

Easter eggs won’t be cheap this year and I’m sure many folks may have already turned to plastic eggs for this weekend. On average, sales of eggs in shells tend to go up +40% heading into Easter weekend, with retailers ordering six times their normal volume. Overall, egg prices are up +70% year-over-year as the …

“Eggflation” Making Easter More Expensive… Yes, You Can Freeze Eggs Read More »

There are few things more symbolic of America than the iconic cowboy boot. While no one knows who actually invented the supremely versatile footwear, the history of cowboy boots is very similar to that of the United States with several different cultures influencing the design we know today. Boots made specifically for riding horses have …

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“Green hydrogen” is considered a climate-friendly fuel source that many believe could power the future. However, a main stumbling block to adopting the clean fuel on a mass scale is the strain it would put on already dwindling freshwater supplies. Now, several research teams are reporting progress in utilizing seawater to produce hydrogen, which some …

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Modifying the weather is becoming an increasingly attractive option for the western US as key reservoirs in the Colorado River system sink to record lows. A new $2.4 million grant from the US Bureau of Reclamation aims to expand the controversial water-making technology of “cloud seeding” in key parts of the Upper Colorado River Basin. …

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As producers begin to hit the fields for the start of the 2023 planting season, its always a good idea to remind ourselves of the practices that keep farmers, their families, and their workers safe. National Grain Safety Week, which runs March 27-31 this year, is an industry wide initiative aimed at raising awareness of …

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I always like browsing the list of the top farmland owners. Below is the most recent list I have seen. (Source: FarmlandRiches, Cari Scribner) 1. Bill Gates – Currently owns about 242,000 acres of farmland in 18 states. His largest holdings are in: Louisiana (69,100 acres), Arkansas (48,000 acres), and Nebraska 20,500 acres. In 2010, the …

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Every two years, the United States Championship Cheese Contest is held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The “Dairy State” has hosted the biennial competition since 1981, where entries are evaluated by judges from across the nation. While Wisconsin cheesemakers had an impressive showing this year, taking home 54 “Best of Class” awards, the most prestigious honor …

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Chevron, the second largest oil company in the US, is teaming up with Ag giants Bunge and Corteva on a renewable fuels project made from canola. The companies intend to plant as much as 10 million acres as winter cover crops in states across the southern US using a proprietary hybrid produced by Corteva, a …

Will Canola Become a More Lucrative Crop as Big Oil Embraces Renewable Fuels? Read More »