The soybean industry has been subject to a lot of obstacles over the last year with tariffs, South America, and policy, but there are some good things coming. Scott Metzger, the President of the American Soybean Association, shares some of the biggest worries they have on Capitol Hill, and why farmers should be optimistic with lots of new crush plants coming online.

The soybean industry has been subject to a lot of obstacles over the last year with tariffs, South America, and policy, but there are some good things coming. Scott Metzger, the President of the American Soybean Association, shares some of the biggest worries they have on Capitol Hill, and why farmers should be optimistic with lots of new crush plants coming online.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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More Crush Plants Provide Optimism For Soybean Industry

While drones are becoming a common sight over our fields, insuring these 'small aircraft' is a whole different ball game than your standard farm policy. From weight limits to chemical drift, Stephanie Hoff sits down with Eric Greening at Family Insurance Center to break down the risks and regulations of an agricultural drone. He says drones are very new in the insurance world, as spray drones have only been around for the last five years or so commercially. Insurance companies are looking at how much risk they want to insure.

While drones are becoming a common sight over our fields, insuring these 'small aircraft' is a whole different ball game than your standard farm policy. From weight limits to chemical drift, Stephanie Hoff sits down with Eric Greening at Family Insurance Center to break down the risks and regulations of an agricultural drone. He says drones are very new in the insurance world, as spray drones have only been around for the last five years or so commercially. Insurance companies are looking at how much risk they want to insure.

A Guide To Drone Insurance

As commodity markets shift, many growers are looking beyond the standard corn and bean rotation to find new value in their land. Jeff Wienkes, regional sales manager with LaCrosse Seed, tells Stephanie Hoff how cover crops are evolving from simple 'soil savers' into strategic financial tools for grazing and soil health. The interview explores the shift toward targeted seed mixes and how grazing covers can provide a much-needed 'double win' for your bottom line.

As commodity markets shift, many growers are looking beyond the standard corn and bean rotation to find new value in their land. Jeff Wienkes, regional sales manager with LaCrosse Seed, tells Stephanie Hoff how cover crops are evolving from simple 'soil savers' into strategic financial tools for grazing and soil health. The interview explores the shift toward targeted seed mixes and how grazing covers can provide a much-needed 'double win' for your bottom line.

Dollars In The Dirt: Turning Cover Crops Into Farm Equity

The DeLong Company recently expanded with an 800,000-bushel capacity and technological upgrades, allowing vessels to reach markets in Europe faster than ever before. General Manager Doug Kloepping tells Stephanie Hoff that increasing maritime efficiency is a rising tide for the local economy.

The DeLong Company recently expanded with an 800,000-bushel capacity and technological upgrades, allowing vessels to reach markets in Europe faster than ever before. General Manager Doug Kloepping tells Stephanie Hoff that increasing maritime efficiency is a rising tide for the local economy.

More Crush Plants Provide Optimism For Soybean Industry

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