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Drought is impacting operations along the Panama Canal, one of the largest shipping channels in the world, with restrictions now placed on both the number of ships, as well as the amount of cargo they can carry.

The number of farms in the U.S. is declining while the average farm size increases and land in farms remains relatively constant. Here's the latest numbers from USDA’s Economic Research Service.

As the flood waters continue to rise, some dairy farmers in Tulare County California have been forced to move their operations to higher ground.

Oklahoma State University’s Turfgrass Research Center has a new claim to fame: creating the turf for Super Bowl 57. The Chiefs and Eagles will be play the big game on Tahoma 31, a turf developed by OSU scientists.

Are used equipment prices showing any signs of cooling off? Greg Peterson, founder of Machinery Pete, says: No way. 

There's a new YouTube series called "Leading the Field". It's brought to you by Farm Journal Studios and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Land sales continue to set records. Late last month, a farm in Plymouth County, Iowa sold for $25,000 per acre.

IN-DEPTH MARKET ANALYSIS: Wednesday was a risk-off day in the agricultural commodity markets. 

Kansas City wheat scored record highs on Tuesday, exceeding the highs set in 2008.

Lenexa, Kan., (May 16, 2022) — Farm Journal announces Michelle Rook, one of the most experienced and respected reporters in agriculture media, has joined the company as a national reporter.

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of using hunger as a weapon. He claims Russian forces are deliberately targeting the country's essential food supplies.

USDA released the first crop progress report of the season, and it showed cotton planting is running slightly behind with 4% of the U.S cotton crop currently planted. One meteorologist says drought may be a factor.

The Ukranian government announced removal of corn and sunflower oil export license requirements to allow for easier exports, while also hoping the sale of the commodities will provide money for spring planting.

The commodity markets came under pressure to start the week as traders tried to shed risk over shipping concerns in China as COVID-19 concerns caused officials to shut down transportation amid a two-pronged lockdown.

Experts say you don’t need to worry about the bright yellow, blue, black and red Joro spider — it's one of the few creatures that preys on a bug that attacks Southern crops.

It's called the "king of weeds" and can be resistant to common herbicides, but before you can fight it you have to be able to identify it.

UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Biden: US ban on Russian oil a 'powerful blow' to 'Putin's war,' warns Americans 'defending freedom is going to cost.'

Cover crops may hold the key to fighting weeds, even during the growing season.

UPDATE: 03/02 4:23 pm-EST-There are reports a missile struck a vessel flying under the flag of Bangladesh in Ukraine.

DEVELOPING: There's a new issue getting inputs after the only potash mine in Belarus declared a force majeure.

USDA's cattle inventory report confirmed contraction is taking place in the U.S. As economists weigh in on what the latest numbers may mean, one veteran economist thinks cattle prices could remain strong through Q4.

A major winter storm is barreling across the country bringing rain as far south as Texas and snow and ice stretching north to the Great Lakes.

Tree-of-Heaven is an invasive species, but now researchers may have found a way to control it.

AFBF President Zippy Duvall told members this week he will continue to press for policy that progresses agriculture, citing AFBF's work on changes to the White House's "America the Beautiful" plan as an example.

AFBF's in-person annual convention focused on everything from H-2A workers, drought, supply chain chaos and policy changes like the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the group Monday.

Have record high fertilizer prices finally peaked? While prices continue to remain high right now, there were some signs last week and already this week that indicate some relief and stability may be in sight.

India has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into its country.

Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick has your weekend forecast.

Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick is tracking what's heading towards the Volunteer State.

The Plains could use some moisture, and they just might see some snow this week.

AgDay Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick is tracking a clipper system on the way for the Great Lakes.

Farm Journal teams up each year for "Christmas in the Country." This year, the special shares lights, laughter and love, as the team travels across the country to find Christmas stories that bring comfort and joy.

Meteorologist Andrew Whitmyer has more on the rain and snow that continues to be welcomed news for California's Sierra Mountains.

As California farmers' try to battle back from extreme drought, hope is coming in the form of snow. The state's average snow water equivalent percentage of snowpack jumped from 19% on December 10 to 98% today.

More than 60 ag groups telling the Biden Administration on Monday the nearly 7,000 South African farm workers should be exempted from restrictions related to the Omicron variant. 

The devastation created by a rare mid-December tornado is still being assessed. Thousands of structures were demolished in the storms. University of Kentucky's research station in Princeton was destroyed.

We're learning more about the damage done to several dairies in Washington State and Canada as the result of flooding at the end of last month.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht has the latest on your weekend forecast.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht says while the Great Lakes area will see snow, much of the rest of the country won't.

Before you travel over the river and through the woods, get the latest Thanksgiving week forecast from Meteorologist Mike Hoffman.

Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick has the details on some big changes coming this weekend.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman has an update on some warmer conditions on the way, that will then quickly give way to colder temperatures.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman details a cold blast of air on the way this weekend for the Great Lakes. 

Inflation levels are now at levels the U.S. hasn't seen in three decades. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 6.2% spike over the past 12 months, the largest increase since 1990. Beef prices are up 20%.

Some portions of the country will be getting their first substantial snow of the season.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht has a new look at some changes coming in the jet stream.

It's been pretty chilly in portions of the country lately.

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman says some farmers are seeing big changes in root zone moisture.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht is tracking two large low-pressure systems.

Meteorologist Matt Engelbrecht has a forecast with a lot of rain in it.