ADM and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

ADM and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in sustainably sourced solutions from nature, is furthering its commitment to bringing safe water and sanitation to the world by providing a $1 million contribution to Water.org in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to transform millions of lives on a global scale.…
Farm Bank Lending Increased in 2023

Farm Bank Lending Increased in 2023

Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7 percent to $110 billion. The American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank Performance Report credits elevated production costs, commodity price volatility, and a return to pre-COVID levels of direct government payments. The ABA says farm banks…
United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on March 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent above March 1, 2023. Placements in feedlots during February totaled 1.89 million head, 10 percent…
NDA Announces Winners of the 2024 Ag Poster Contest

NDA Announces Winners of the 2024 Ag Poster Contest

LINCOLN – National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry.  To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. Students in grades 1-6 from all over…
Report: Rapid expansion of soybean processing capacity risks overbuild

Report: Rapid expansion of soybean processing capacity risks overbuild

Demand for soybean oil as a feedstock in the production of renewable diesel is rising as the U.S. aims to increase adoption of cleaner burning fuels. Renewable diesel has emerged as the preferred low carbon replacement for traditional diesel, and U.S. production is projected to increase sharply in the years…
In the Garden: New plant selection

In the Garden: New plant selection

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Choosing the right plant for the right place is crucial to introducing new plants in the garden this spring. “Know the water needs of the plant and the water availability of your landscape,” Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said. Understanding the growth characteristics of the…