News Category: Crops

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The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates that 85% of Nebraska is experiencing some stage of drought. Severe drought conditions exist in much of the Panhandle as well as portions of southwest and far north-central regions of the state. The Drought Central webpage, managed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture…

EasyKnock, the leading residential sale-leaseback solution, recently announced it has acquired FarmlandFinder, the first sale-leaseback provider for farmland in the U.S. The acquisition enhances EasyKnock’s offering, bringing the sale-leaseback model, with the flexibility, liquidity, and control it provides, to a broader audience. Launched in 2016, Des Moines-based FarmlandFinder is the…

Loup River Distilling of St. Paul, Nebraska, was awarded by the American Craft Spirits Association for its Nebraska Straight Bourbon. The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) announced the medalists of the 2021 Heartland Whiskey Competition, which was open to craft whiskies from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their…

The U.S. Soybean Export Council Wednesday announced the convening of the Global Aquaculture Industry Advisory Council. The council includes fresh multi-stakeholder representation from 11 academia, civil society, industry, public sector, and sustainability certification organizations around the world. USSEC says the council reaffirms U.S. Soy farmers and the industry's commitment to…

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A new survey by Axiom Marketing shows the participation levels and interest in Carbon Markets from ag retailers, a top source of information for farmers. The research from the Minneapolis-based firm found that 70 percent of retailers do not understand how to verify carbon to participate in the carbon markets.…