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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.
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.
Self-sufficiency in rural America? “No,” says Chad Cane. “More like targeting and potential jail time.”
Understanding how and when corn reacts to nutrient stress can help you make every pound of N earn its keep this season, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
A pair of John Deere tractors – a 6R 140 and 4960 – also set new benchmarks as buyers continue to pursue well-maintained equipment in the final week of March.
With domestic production at record lows and private sector taking the lead, the island nation could leaning on U.S. producers more than ever.
He finds that having fewer, well-managed plants in the field can outperform a denser stand of beans.
With record-shattering sales for older models and a scarcity of late-model units, buyer behavior and inventory continue to shift.
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
The RFS Set 2 rule is projected to increase net farm income by $4 billion and create a $31 billion market for corn and soybean oil while supporting 100,000 new rural jobs.
Fertilizer price spikes are clouding spring planting as farmers warn of mounting financial strain, while lawmakers push for greater transparency with recently proposed legislation in both the House and Senate.
Abolishing the Jones Act shouldn’t take a war or a disaster. Times are always tough—and the last thing Americans need is another bad law that makes it harder to make ends meet.
From Mehlich-3 to Olsen P, the extractant method your lab uses can help you interpret the data and manage inputs for more ROI.