Retired and disabled, Ron Hines was hounded for giving online animal health advice. No one ever complained. Except the state.

Day 1 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour highlights a deeply divided Corn Belt. Scouts find drought-damaged corn but surprisingly resilient soybeans in the West, while the East battles mud and highly uneven maturity.

We must continue to hear and amplify the voice of farmers as they make unique contributions to discussions and debates surrounding food and its production.

Industry analysts expect the move could ease phosphate pricing pressure, though not necessarily return the market to “normal.”

Harvest may still be weeks away, but August leaves no shortage of work to get done. Wet ground, livestock chores, and equipment prep are all part of the season.

Harvest timing matters. Here’s what to monitor to optimize yield and prevent losses.