Price Loss Coverage (PLC)
Price Loss Coverage is one of the election choices available for producers under the 2014 Agricultural Act. The current producer1 on the farm has to make a one-time selection. Producers […]
Important Aspects of Reduced-Lignin Alfalfa
Farm magazines are stressing the importance of reduced-lignin alfalfas and how they might benefit the farmer’s operation. However, more details are needed on how they perform in terms of yield […]
Researchers Develop Faster, More Efficient Test for Soybean Cyst Nematode
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most pervasive plant pest in agriculture. University of Illinois researchers have developed a system to test for the nematode that is approximately 20 […]
Miscanthus-based Ethanol Boasts Bigger Environmental Benefits, Higher Profits
A recent study simulated a side-by-side comparison of the yields and costs of producing ethanol using miscanthus, switchgrass, and corn stover. The fast-growing energy grass miscanthus was the clear winner. […]
How Will Closing the Trading Pits Affect Market Performance?
CME Group’s recent announcement regarding the scheduled July 2 closing of most futures trading pits has triggered a range of reactions. News stories have covered related issues such as displaced […]