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Biden’s Biofuel Push Risks Dethroning Corn as King of US Crops

American farmers will plant more corn than soybeans in 2024 — as they have in most years for over a century. But beyond that, a green diesel boom threatens to dethrone the king of all crops. President Joe Biden’s decarbonization …

Study: Kansas Farmers Will Be Disproportionately Affected by Rising Temps

Growing corn and soybeans will become increasingly challenging for Kansas farmers as the climate warms, according to a recent Kansas State University study. The study found that drought and heat are currently the biggest reason for crop yield losses and …

Hailstorm Destroys Thousands of Acres of Crops in Minnesota

Thousands of acres of corn and soybeans have been destroyed by a hailstorm that moved through southwest Minnesota. And, in some cases it’s too late in the season for farmers to replant. Agronomist Steve Michels at Crystal Valley co-op in …