Grains markets all hit fresh highs for the move on Friday as funds piled into buy in the complex. Chip Nellinger with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing says they were adding risk premium.

Farmers prepare for a 4% to 6% increase in chemical budgets as trade duties on key active ingredients set a new price floor.

From putting ‘three in the pre’ to making a herbicide pass before flowering, field agronomist Mike Hannewald breaks down the layered approach needed to protect your soybean yields and reduce the seed bank.

The deal looks to expand tools and resources for farmers buying and selling equipment, while keeping BigIron’s leadership and standalone brand intact.

USDA is urging farmers to respond to 2026 acreage surveys as skepticism grows over recent corn acreage revisions. Officials say stronger participation is key to maintaining the accuracy and credibility of crop reports.

Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says the uncertainty of the war in Iran has caused some reallocation of money this week.