November 19, 2024
Name a crop you can market through ADM that’s been around forever, takes fewer inputs to grow, and makes a nice addition to a crop rotation. The answer is grain sorghum – aka milo. Milo is considered an “ancient
November 13, 2024
Filmed in late June under the hot summer sun, Faces of Food Season 4 features three growers from Georgia, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle who raise everything from livestock to peanuts to sweet corn. “We’ve had a strong Midwest
October 15, 2024
What’s Ahead in 2025? As we look toward the 2025 crop year, the USDA projects a slight increase in corn and soybean production compared to 2024. However, global demand remains strong, potentially supporting prices. Weather patterns and geopolitical factors
September 23, 2024
As the US farm economy grapples with unprecedented challenges, producers find themselves at a crossroads, with dwindling options and growing uncertainty. Producers and economists alike are concerned about the outlook for the US farm economy. The recent downturn in
August 20, 2024
“By taking emotion out of the sale, an offer is a good way to make sure you cross that goal line.” -Matthew Kroes, ADM Account Manager When it comes to keeping your farm’s balance sheet in the black,
August 16, 2024
While most of the hard work at harvest takes place in the field, there are other steps you can take to make life easier off the field and avoid administrative snafus from getting in the way of moving your
August 14, 2024
Nearly every producer who participated in ADM re:generations™ in 2023 plans to re-enroll this year, and nearly nine out of ten would recommend the program to a friend or fellow producer. The findings come from responses to a survey
July 19, 2024
It’s no secret that the process of passing the new farm bill is moving at a snail’s pace. Congress was supposed to renew this large and complex piece of legislation in 2023 to replace the 2018 Farm Bill but
June 14, 2024
It’s never too early to start thinking about getting your bins ready for harvest. For many producers, grain bin prep and safety are always top of mind to ensure the season’s crop can be stored safely and efficiently. Even
May 30, 2024
Most farm families want to see their land transition to the next generation, continuing a legacy that’s often decades long. It’s only rational. But getting there is also often emotional. Watch video and see full story.
April 25, 2024
Family farms are the lifeblood of American agriculture, and each new generation must find its own way to lead into an uncertain future. This story relates the very different experiences of father and son, and how they make their
March 19, 2024
Jeff, Derek and Doug Martin are big believers in the power of healthy soils to deliver prosperous crops. Utilizing unconventional farming methods, they’ve brought their operation to the forefront of regenerative farming and generated multiple benefits. Watch video and
March 19, 2024
Viewers of Episode 1 of Faces of Food Season 3 watched as Illinois corn and soybean producer Doug Martin emphasized the importance of “trying different things” to improve soil health and grain quality. “We’re trying to make that soil