CHS has begun reintroducing biodiesel into its diesel fuel supply, with blends currently reaching up to 3% biodiesel (B3). At this blend level, customers should not expect any noticeable changes in equipment performance, fuel handling, storage practices, or day-to-day operations. The fuel continues to meet diesel specifications while incorporating a small renewable component.

Fungicides and insecticides are crucial tools for soybean farmers to protect their crops from diseases and pests, ultimately boosting both yield and quality. Fungicides help manage common soybean diseases like frogeye leafspot, brown spot, pod and stem blight, anthracnose, and Cercospora leaf blight/purple seed stain, preventing premature defoliation and protecting seed quality. Timely application, particularly at the R3-R4 growth stage, can increase yields by up to 8 bushels per acre by preserving green leaf area and enhancing seed fill.

For many producers, marketing grain two years ahead can feel premature. After all, we are still focused on raising and marketing the current crop. However, some of the best marketing opportunities occur when we are willing to look beyond the next harvest and manage risk well before the combine enters the field.

When analyzing the cattle market in today’s environment, it’s clear that higher prices are justified. However, with so many variables—both domestic and international—market uncertainty is a daily concern for cattle producers.