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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
While the company emphasizes a commitment to customer service and innovation, repair advocates suggest pending state legislation might offer stronger protections for farmers.
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Soybean planting delayed? Learn how to protect your yield by adjusting your standard practices.
“This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen in American agriculture in my lifetime,” says Bill Peter. “It ends with glass and metal covering millions of acres.”
Older tractors – from a 1958 John Deere 720 to a 1993 Case IH 7110 – also command strong prices.
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
He says a simple ratchet strap and an open-furrow diagnostic strategy help him achieve the best planting depth and seed germination.
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
Adron Belk uses data to cut costs, improve yields and make every decision, from fertilizer usage to what tire pressure he uses when planting. The precision-driven strategy is what’s helping drive profitability.
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Seedcorn maggots cost millions in lost yield. Learn how proactive management can protect crops during early growth stages.
The Herbert family designed a kit to bring Bluetooth and camera feeds to legacy John Deere tractors, offering a cost-effective way to modernize older fleets through family innovation.
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
EPA’s Set 2 RFS rule drives a surge in biofuel demand while also boosting feedstock markets. Matt Upmeyer with Montana Renewables explains why it could spark major gains for U.S. agriculture.
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
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The cooperative’s singular focus is to take care of its member-owners.
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Controlling weeds can help maximize the crop benefits of fertilizer applications.
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Humidity, leaf wetness and mild temps can fuel tar spot spread. Knowing the signs can help you act before yield gets damaged.
The One Big Beautiful Bill’s new rules will allow for additional farm program payments, according to Richard Fordyce, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
From Jackson, Minn., to the South Lawn, this nearly 100% American-made machine became a canvas for historic signatures and a symbol of domestic manufacturing.
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
USDA’s March 2026 Prospective Plantings report produced no major surprises, but the bigger story may be the fact only 37.6% of farmers responded, the lowest participation in history for that survey.
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Indiana farmer doubles down on soil health to protect his land and bottom line
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Preparation is key to navigating fungal diseases and environmental stress in corn and soybeans.
Fewer explosions but higher fatalities: Here is what the latest Purdue report says you must keep top of mind to protect your team.
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You can’t “catch up” with Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Season-long pigweed control must start at planting with layered residuals.
As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.
By sharing equipment and grazing resources, Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg prove that collaboration is the secret to making soil health practices both practical and profitable for the long term.
Corn falls to 95.3M acres (-3%) while soybeans rise to 84.7M (+4%). Wheat hits a record low 43.8M acres (-3%) and cotton climbs to 9.64M (+4%).
After a nearly $900 billion surge in growth over the past year, the U.S. food and agriculture industry continues to serve as a primary engine for national commerce, trade and local economic stability across every state, a new study shows.