From too much rain to not enough, to the intensity and direction of the wind, weather plays a vital role in the the amount of pests farmers see from year to year. Agronomists and entomologists debunk myths with facts.

Emerging pest pressures can create problems for farmers every year. And as certain pest pressures build, Farm Journal Associate Agronomist Missy Bauer says the issues are often geography based.

As Arkansas farmers work to battle an outbreak of fall armyworms, entomologists say the pest is proving to be devastating in later planted crops. And as farmers see increased pest pressure, the costs are adding up.

U.S. climate legislation collapsed last week, and analysts say it could hamper the development of clean-burning transportation fuels. Biofuels groups were banking on the legislation to boost investment in fuels like SAF.

Farmers facing record fertilizer prices this last spring got some good news on the trade front this week that should help ease prices.

Grains end lower with a change in the weather, while livestock rallied led by feeders. Michelle Rook details the market day with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.