AgSense 365 to Debut in March
Valley Irrigation will release its next-evolution app called AgSense 365 in March. This consolidates four legacy irrigation technology systems; AgSense, Valley 365, PrecisionKing and PivotTrac.
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P&S Act Transparency
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act. This rule will inform chicken farmers about the company’s payment rates and provide information on the capital improvements required…
ARC/PLC, DMC Enrollment Dates Scheduled
USDA has announced the enrollment dates for its farm safety net programs. The signup for the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs will be held from January 21 to April 15. If farmers do not submit their election…
Mosaic and Fosfatados Centro Agree on Sale of Phosphate Mine
The Mosaic Company has announced a deal to sell a phosphate mine in Brazil. A Brazilian company is buying the mine for $125 million in cash over six years. This agreement is subject to regulatory approval.
A Promotion for Grace Simpson
Grace Simpson is the new manager of membership and communications for the Animal Agriculture Alliance. Simpson was a coordinator in this department for the past three years.
Modern Ag Alliance Appoints New Executive Director
Elizabeth Burns-Thompson has joined the Modern Ag Alliance as its executive director. In this role, she will advocate for continued access to crop protection tools. Most recently, Burns-Thompson was the vice president of external affairs for Landus. Previously, she worked…
Bipartisan Hopes Rise for New Farm Bill
2025 began with a farm bill that was three years old and farmers' patience with Congress is wearing thin. Veteran Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said he is optimistic that it will finally get done in this congress, "Now you have…
Hoping for a Beer Market Rebound
One of the biggest negative impacts on the barley industry in recent years has been the decline in beer sales. Steven Edwardson, executive administrator, North Dakota Barley Council, said that has been concerning. "Less demand for malt and less demand…
SD Corn Comments
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Executive Director DaNita Murray invites everyone to the 39th annual South Dakota Corn Conference on Saturday, January 18th. Click here to learn more.
On the Hill
The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are in Washington, D.C. this week for their winter conference. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser will spend time on Capitol Hill. "We'll be meeting with (Minnesota Representative)…
