The new technology is being evaluated in Farm Journal Test Plots this fall and catching a lot of farmer interest in the process. Check out our brief video showing the system at work in a central Illinois cornfield.

Corn grower advocates say it is their goal to get E15 legislation across the finish line by year’s end.

The government shutdown halts USDA marketing loans, cutting off a vital tool for farmers and adding financial strain during harvest season. Experts warn the impact could deepen.

Corn and soybean harvest is advancing rapidly, thanks to the weather helping crops dry down and opening windows for crews to get into the field.

Vince Boddicker with Farmers Trading Company says corn saw some short covering and spillover buying from the rally in the wheat market. However, soybeans ended off lows with the rally in feed grains but still saw pressure on lingering China trade woes.

Planting more cover crops this fall is one way corn and soybean growers are addressing their 2026 nutrient needs and looking to trim expenses in the process.