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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
Farmers might have wrapped up planting at a rapid pace this year, despite cool temperatures and frost concerns, but high fertilizer costs discouraged some from switching soybean acres to corn.
Data shows late-planted corn can “cheat” the clock with GDU acceleration, making the case for holding the line on your original hybrids for now.
Company cites ‘continued uncertainty’ as the reason for the May 20 lockout in Fort Morgan, stressing that the $33.4 million contract offer remains fair and competitive.
Despite record-high cash costs of $780 per head, surging calf prices pushed average profit margins up by $614 in 2025.
A new survey of farmers and ranchers highlights growing frustration with Washington and reveals how the widening divide between rural and urban America continues reshaping politics, trust and the ag vote.
Given the weed’s yield-loss potential and long emergence pattern, farmers in its path are taking notice and putting control measures in place.
“It doesn’t take a data center or a solar farm to take farm ground out of production. All it takes is local government with a bad idea.”
From “for sale by owner” gems to retirement sales in Iowa, see the latest prices on used Kubota, John Deere and New Holland equipment.
Sidedressing is often the best opportunity in-season to address corn nutrient needs, but Ken Ferrie urges caution if you plan to go with “blind sidedressing” before the crop emerges or at spike. He offers three considerations.
Producers report mounting pressure from higher diesel, fertilizer and machinery expenses, alongside trade uncertainty and rural healthcare concerns, as policy impacts and election-year sentiment weigh on the farm economy.
As producers navigate financial strain and D.C. disconnect, realities such as steep input costs, trade frustrations and E15 limbo are becoming decisive factors shaping the rural vote.
After more than a year of waiting, China granted 5-year registration extensions to 425 U.S. beef plants and added new approvals. The move follows Trump–Xi talks in China this week, signaling a trade breakthrough.
Political perspectives are confined to 2- or 4-year election cycles, but these farmers show that farmers think in generations.
By retrofitting existing equipment with Sabanto Ag technology, Quint Pottinger is saving time, cutting capital costs, and expanding Affinity Farms into new markets.
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Agronomists say uniform but thinner stands often outperform starting over with corn and soybeans.
ASA says it fully supports year-round E15 ethanol but says social media backlash stems from confusion over SREs in House bill language as the measure heads to a tougher Senate fight.
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The U.S. House approved legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline nationwide, aiming to lower fuel prices while facing pushback over potential refinery costs and the impact on the national debt.
Farmers in parts of the High Plains and Southeast need a break from relentless drought, while nationwide planting progress is outpacing the five-year average.
Corn stalks, straw and cover crops are impacting weed-control results, requiring farmers to make tactical adjustments.
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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 put pressure on farm income and negatively impact soybeans.
New resources and peer-to-peer support networks are available to help combat rising rates of anxiety and depression in rural America.