This Tech Can Help Save $100/Acre on Seed

Soybean prices saw the largest single-day drop in history on Thursday. Prices crashed vigorously, with July and August soybeans down more than $1 on Thursday. This tops any one-day record for a deferred contract.

“The biggest obstacles to farmers implementing the technology, of course, number one is cost,” says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist. “And what's presumed cost. In so many cases, it's a gain, but the grower looks at upfront cost.”

The Senate Ag Committee announced it will hold a hearing on June 23 to examine cattle markets, transparency and prices.

Thursday’s historic price loss was spurred by weather forecasts, but it wasn’t the only factor that fueled the drop. As prices clawed back Friday, analysts say it will take multiple factors to see higher highs.

A pig that became an important symbol for one country has passed away. Details in today's AgDay Minute.

Kyle Mehmen, general manager at MBS Family Farms, will join Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths to answer your questions and share his experiences with carbon programs on June 22 at 9 a.m. central.