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Bollworm pressure builds fast. Here’s how to protect your cotton crop.
Paul Neiffer details how the program deadline being extended to August 12, 2026, Stage 2 means farmers will continue to receive funds as USDA updates its database.
Agronomist Phil Long explains the critical gap between air and soil temperatures and why the “heat engine” for corn and soybeans has stalled in some areas.
Fresh analysis from FAPRI finds passage of year-round E15 would bring limited near-term gains to corn prices, while SRE changes would pressure both farm income and government costs.
New resources and peer-to-peer support networks are available to help combat rising rates of anxiety and depression in rural America.
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USDA forecasts historic wheat lows and record soybean gains amid drought, trade tensions, and rising input costs for the 2026/27 season.
China is unlikely to increase soybean purchases beyond existing commitments, but markets expect new deals for corn, sorghum, milling wheat, poultry and meat.
As fed cattle weights hit historic highs, a surplus of fat trim is creating an unprecedented need for lean blending beef, pushing cull cow values to new records.
“I’m just a farmer in their way,” says Georgia producer Jeff Melin. “Force me to sell, take my land, and fly in the billionaires and big companies.”
Explore this week’s top picks, including a rare JCB Fastrac, and how high diesel prices are starting to soften machine sales.
Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.
Seasonal weather models are beginning to hint at improved moisture chances across the western Plains, offering drought-weary producers cautious optimism heading into late spring and summer.
A first-ever focused vote on E15 has eyes on The Hill. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “There’s mounting pressure to get something done and take action.”
From field scanners to custom audio briefings, HarvestReplay is now available for farmers to turn complex field data into actionable daily insights.
Oklahoma State’s new OSU P92 purple wheat variety combines climate resilience with the nutritional power of anthocyanins found in superfoods like blueberries, blackberries and black beans.
As the federal government settles with Agri Stats over data-sharing, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary Brooke Rollins launch a high-stakes investigation into beef market concentration and potential price-fixing.
Soil moisture, seed chilling risks, and emergence forecasts can help you decide whether to run hard or park the planter.
Years after her story first touched the agriculture industry, a suicide attempt survivor reflects on the reality of long-term healing and the power of uncomfortable conversations.
Ken McCarty shares his 18-month, layered roadmap for locking in 90% of fuel needs — a scalable strategy for any dairy looking to protect margins and eliminate energy market worry time.
From $35 per acre cover crop incentives to $1.25 premiums, growers are finding ways that conservation and cash flow can mesh.
Turner’s ability to ‘look around corners’ turned media profits into a masterclass in land accumulation and encouraged his network to see the value of land ownership.
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Using crop diversity, conservation tillage and a contract-first mindset, the Ruddenklau family works to keep their operation moving forward.
Spotty spring rains have slowed planting in southwest Iowa, leaving farmers slightly behind. Despite delays, strong planning, good moisture, and a favorable forecast has Pat Sheldon optimistic for the 2026 crop season.
The problem is making it difficult for farmers to know which herbicide chemistries will still work in their fields.
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