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Being asked by your clients to change your practices is inconvenient, but probably not unfamiliar for many malting barley farmers. Elizabeth Lunik, Doriana Milenkova, Vito Martielli, Camillo Piero Alborghetti and I analysed European Cooperatives that are active in various crops, and found that growing barley is often highlighted as a major source of scope 3 emissions for brewers and distillers that signed up to SBTi. Apart from becoming more sustainable, the good thing about making changes and lowering your emissions is that it can help to get a seat at the table with retailers, and make the entire value chain a winner.The challenge for cooperatives is to arrange that benefits and costs are shared sufficiently between farmers, processors and manufacturers. They also should ensure that different value chains (that are part of crop rotations) coordinate their demands towards farmers https://lnkd.in/dMgnZaMn  #barley #malt #regenAg #sustainability #brewers #distillers #cooperatives

Learn more about NCGA's farm bill priorities and how they are working to support corn growers across the country. Check out the details in the link!

Decisions, decisions. Any grain farmer will tell you there's a lot to consider when selling crops. That's why we created the Cargill Elevate portfolio — so you can feel confident in your marketing decisions.   Elevate your grain marketing: https://lnkd.in/gPk4pfE3

Corn Belt Ports . When we began the Corn Belt Ports Initiative in the fall of 2019, there were zero U.S. Ports (listed and ranked on the annual U.S. Ports List) inside of the Corn Belt's lock and dam system (above L/D 26) between Metropolitan St. Louis and Chicago, and between Metropolitan St. Louis and St. Paul. We appreciate the Illinois Farm Bureau (and other organizations with like minds) legislatively championing more Rural U.S. Port options to get our farmer's agricultural products to global markets. Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Corn Marketing Board Illinois Soybean Association Missouri Corn Growers Assn Missouri Soybeans Missouri Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Corn Iowa Soybean Association WISCONSIN SOYBEAN MARKETING BOARD Wisconsin Corn MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOC Minnesota Corn Chris Smith, CPP, PMP Anshu Singh, Ph.D. Western Illinois University Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Peoria Economic Development Council UPPER MISSISSIPPI ILLINOIS & MISSOURI RIVER ASSOCIATION Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District Mississippi River Commission Waterways Council, Inc. National Waterways Conference North Central Illinois Council of Governments Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative American Association of Port Authorities The Waterways Journal - Weekly Waterways Journal

Amplifying Ag with BASF: June planting and slug control In the first installment of the monthly Amplifying Ag series with BASF, Grace Looker, technical product manager for seeds and traits, talks recommendations for June soybean planting, including which maturities to be selecting and how much to up population. Slugs have also become a notable nuisance this year and she goes into detail regarding when damage goes from being mostly cosmetic versus when it deserves more in-depth management.… Continue reading https://lnkd.in/gzFKPRY4

When we began the Corn Belt Ports Initiative in the fall of 2019, there were zero U.S. Ports (listed and ranked on the annual U.S. Ports List) inside of the Corn Belt's lock and dam system (above L/D 26) between Metropolitan St. Louis and Chicago, and between Metropolitan St. Louis and St. Paul. We appreciate the Illinois Farm Bureau (and other organizations with like minds) legislatively championing more Rural U.S. Port options to get our farmer's agricultural products to global markets. Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Corn Marketing Board Illinois Soybean Association Missouri Corn Growers Assn Missouri Soybeans Missouri Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau Iowa Corn Iowa Soybean Association WISCONSIN SOYBEAN MARKETING BOARD Wisconsin Corn MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOC Minnesota Corn Chris Smith, CPP, PMP Anshu Singh, Ph.D. Western Illinois University Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Peoria Economic Development Council UPPER MISSISSIPPI ILLINOIS & MISSOURI RIVER ASSOCIATION Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Tri-State Development Summit at Culver-Stockton College U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District Mississippi River CommissionInland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals The Waterways Journal - Weekly Waterways Journal

Success or failure? What would you say based on the picture? Will the corn outgrow the inter-seeded rows and yield out decent? One thing for sure the pollinators are calling this a success. What you are seeing is a 60" row organic corn trial, inter-seeded buckwheat, cowpeas, sunn hemp, oats, etc. and planted at the SAME TIME of planting corn in the same pass with the same planter. I knew it is recommended to wait till v3/v4 to inter-seed but how will you know what happens if we do not try an experiment. This is one of ten different simultaneous trials consisting of three-acre plots with variations of row spacings, seed populations, inter-seeding varieties, timing, etc. All in the quest for successful regenerating practices that work at scale. This, and the work of many others will shape companies future supply chains of grain sourcing as confidence builds around the success of regenerative practices. #regenerativeatscale #60inchrows #diversityofroots #maximizingsolar #supportingpollinators #futuresupplychain

Tracking #Plant24 This week, we're in the heart of the #plant24 action, capturing images that showcase soybeans with unparalleled potential. Take a look at these beauty shots of Kyle Smith's farm in Illinois, where our Ultra-High Protein Soybeans are taking root for this season. At Benson Hill, we're all about empowering farmers to maximize their yields and revenue opportunities. Our soybean varieties, featuring industry-leading protein, competitive yields, and high-value quality traits, are designed to open up new markets and deliver more protein per acre. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, explore how Benson Hill can transform your planting season at www.bensonhillfarmers.com. You can dive straight into the benefits of our premium seed offerings, or talk with us about new licensing options. With more choices and proven performance, you can up your soybean game with Benson Hill #seed innovations that truly deliver. In the meantime, we wish all of our farmer partners a safe and productive #Plant24. 🚜 🌱 #Soybeans #Seeds #Innovation

Congratulations to Nick Preissler from Aurora, Nebraska, who has won the inaugural Nitrogen Management Pilot Class in the 2023 National Corn Yield Contest. Preissler, who farms with his dad, grandpa, and uncle achieved an impressive 312.9688 bushels per acre while using 180 lbs or less of nitrogen. This accomplishment demonstrates how Nebraska farmers are at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, successfully balancing high yields with efficient input use. It exemplifies our mission to connect Nebraska's sustainably produced commodities with growing global-market demand. Looking ahead, Preissler is entering the nitrogen management class again in 2024. He plans to further refine his approach by reducing his base nitrogen rate and utilizing in-season monitoring to determine additional application needs. This strategy showcases the ongoing commitment to improvement and efficiency in Nebraska's agricultural sector. Preissler's success and continued innovation highlight Nebraska's position as a leader in sustainable, high-yield corn production, contributing to our state's agricultural prominence on the global stage. Farmers interested in the "J. nitrogen management class" for the nitrogen contest can register until Aug. 14th. The class is open for the first 100 corn producer registrants from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/gm-ktH57 #NitrogenManagement #NebraskaFarmers #CornProduction #AgriculturalInnovation

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