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Cotton acres are climbing this year, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projecting acres to see a 21 percent jump. If that holds true, U.S. cotton farmers will plant 12.2 million all-cotton acres. In the Mississippi, cotton was once the staple crop, and this year, farmers are getting back into growing it in a big way.

Cotton acres are gaining momentum in Mississippi as price and yields point to a more favorable option for farmers this year. That's also helping strengthen cotton equipment prices, a trend Machinery Pete is watching closely. 

The USDA’s Prospective Planting report will give the industry a starting point on acreage for the spring planting season, and cotton is looking to win back farmers in 2017. Early estimates are predicting up to 1 million acres.

Farming in Nebraska is a challenge every year, especially when the weather doesn’t deal a favorable hand. However, last year rains came at the right time for soybeans, with some farmers seeing one of their best soybean crops ever.

2016 was a year of bold predictions, with many "experts" predicting the wrong outcome. So, what did we learn and now can it be applied to 2017? Tommy Grisafi and Craig VanDyke discuss in Markets Now. 

Dealers like Sloan Implement see a push for late-model used equipment toward the end of the year. In Central Illinois, it's rolling combines each year that's the current hot trend. 

2017 looks to be bearish soybeans, but bullish corn. This week's U.S. Farm Report analysts break down the dynamics of the market and why producers need to have a plan. 

Soybeans saw a bullish run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, but can it last? U.S. Farm Report analysts suggest farmers should sell into these rallies. 

USDA report and the election results hit the market hard this week. Analysts say despite the volatility, it creates opportunity, and producers should keep their eye on 2017. 

More farmers are willing to walk away from pricey cash rents in 2017 according to ProFarmer's Annual LandOwner survey. And land prices continue to slide, but at a slower pace, suggesting maybe the market is searching for a floor. 

The year 2016 is proving to be a roller coaster. Despite the highs and lows, farmers and equipment dealers in Iowa are vigilant. “We're looking at this as basically the new normal,” says Jon Carlo, director of sales for AgriVision Equipment in Winterset, Iowa. “$3.50 corn is probably here to stay for a while.”

The spring rally in grain and soybean prices has resulted in some unexpected demand for farm machinery during a soft year for sales.   

Farming in the Southern Plains isn’t for the faint of heart. Consecutive years of drought ravaged crop yields, leaving farmers and ranchers little for a successful year.  But this year, Mother Nature changed course, providing ample rain to start the crop year. 

Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon with no concrete answer. It’s when there are no adult bees, but the queen bee, and usually immature bees are still present. While the reason is still a mystery, some are pointing to agriculture, specifically neonicotinoids, as the culprit. In this Farm Journal Report, we introduce you to a group of Missouri high school students working to solve this mystery in an effort to save the bees.

You're looking at the new one-stop shop for agriculture news and information. “The best analogy I can use to describe ‘My Farm Radio’ is think Pandora or iHeartRadio for agriculture,” says Mark DePrez, Vice President and General Manager of Farm Journal Radio. The only difference is there's no music. It’s all ag talk, all the time.

California agriculture is under scrutiny right now. It's a state that's very diverse, growing more than 400 crops. Nearly half the nations' fruits, vegetables and nuts come from that one state. They also rank first in milk production, but the current drought is jeopardizing all of that.

As Avian Influenza continues to spread, the immediate damage is unknown, but it's future trade issues that are more concerning. “Where it is really concerning, the list is currently 40 plus countries, at least, temporarily banned imports of U.S. poultry, and given the supply of total poultry on the year, if that were to go on for a prolonged period of time, it could be an issue,” says Close.

Analysts' expectations and forecasts for USDA's prospective plantings report is already moving prices. In this Farm Journal Report, we explore possible outcomes and how it could impact price.

During the 2015 Commodity Classic, there was one particular association that outshined the others in terms of demand. And surprisingly, it's sorghum. Growers are riding a wave of increased consumption from Asia. It's pushing prices higher and bidding out other crops for acres. In this Farm Journal Report we explore why demand is so strong and how long it could last.

Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has spurred quite the controversy. Many in ag support it, saying it could take precision agriculture to the next level, while some are a little more cautious, fearing what it could mean for the big data battle. In this Farm Journal Report, we explore both sides of the issue, but as you'll see, the legal aspect is still cloudy, and one the drone industry hopes is cleared up this year.

Lower feed costs have been a big blessing, but even more than that, it’s record high turkey prices from a shortage of the white meat.

While some farmers are glad to have this year's planting season behind them, others are hoping Mother Nature will cooperate so they can finally finish up.

Planting 2014 is finally on in northern Illinois, but soil temperatures are still on the minds of many farmers.

It's not just the rain holding northern Indiana farmers up this year. Temperatures have been below normal, too.

Is a fear of the EPA by farmers and ranchers warranted? AgDay provides an in-depth look at the question.

While the U.S. Drought Monitor still shows dry areas across the state, the soil moisture profile is well on its way to being full again.

While Michigan's harvest is 10 percentage points behind average pace, yields aren't lagging.

Manhattan, Ill., farmer Dave Kestel says while yields are still impressive, they would have been extraordinary if they would have just caught one of those summer rains.

2013 turned into a tough year for Indiana farmers. While lack of rain took some top end yield off the crops, it didn’t steal as much as many growers originally thought.

As harvest gets rolling in Ohio, yields so far aren't as high as expected, but farmers there are still pretty pleased.

This is quite a change from 2012 when Mother Nature didn’t hand Michigan apple producers any favors.

The scorching temperatures are causing some crops to dry down because of stress, not because they’re ready.

Farmers say planting is nearly a month behind, and if they can't get the crop in the ground soon, acres will be forced out of production.

Rice farmers in southeast Arkansas are nearly a month behind, putting the crop at serious risk of storm damage and disease.

Warmer temperatures in Indiana this week may give farmers a small window to plant. But with rain in the forecast, it looks like progress could be limited.

Seed production in the U.S. wasn’t immune to the crippling drought last year, which has forced companies to rely more heavily on South American production.

While cotton prices rallied recently, more competitive crops may win out this year. And this could create a 30-year low in cotton production.

The drought isn’t improving in the Texas Panhandle, it’s only getting worse. The area desperately needs moisture this winter, or 2013 could be a repeat of 2011.

Iowa turkey producer Katie Olthoff weathered the drought. Now, she's looking ahead to 2013.

Texas farmers share lessons learned from the drought and make stewardship a top priority.

It’s the soybean crop that’s helping farmers in western Illinois, like Scott Cocquit, finish strong.

AgDay's Tyne Morgan launches her I-80 harvest travels from the Cornhusker state where despite dry weather and heat, harvest has been a pleasant surprise.

AgDay's Tyne Morgan takes us to the Show-Me State where the heat has pushed this year’s crop to be ready a month early.