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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.
With school out and more youth heading into summer farm work, now is the time to put safety checks in place before kids take on responsibilities on the farm.
California farmers warn a proposed nitrogen bill could drastically limit fertilizer use, expand reporting requirements and make growing crops like citrus, lettuce and pistachios nearly impossible.
Community members have rallied around Aledo, Ill., demonstrating that rural towns can thrive by blending historic tradition and charm with modern economic tools.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says warmer Pacific waters - not just El Niño - could drive a wetter, stormier summer across much of the Midwest and central U.S.
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Soybean cyst nematode is responsible for $1.5 billion in annual yield loss. Scout early at the root level to limit damage.
Beyond the flames, Nebraska ranchers face a “short-term decision for a long-term problem” as the loss of grass and fences threatens the future of the industry.
Inspired by her father’s resilience in the 1980s, Angie Traetow shares why farmers must trade distractions for deliberate planning.
USDA and the Trump administration have unveiled a long-term fertilizer strategy focused on boosting U.S. production, fast-tracking projects and lowering costs.
Gerry Powers uncovered one of most historic artifact hoards on record, a massive cache of quartzite blades.
Leveraging artificial intelligence and 15 years of data, TerraSIGNAL will extend access to agronomic expertise, using sub-acre data points to provide automated recommendations.
Trading the bus for farm machinery, students in Thorp show appreciation for the local ag industry and bring the whole town together.
In Becker, Minn., a 20,000-square-foot apple orchard honors fallen Iraq and Afghanistan service members, displaying thousands of dog tags, organized by state, each telling a story.
Commodity markets are waiting for one key answer: Does the U.S. really have a deal with China? With only a $17 billion figure and few details, traders want proof through tariffs, export sales and purchases.
After a devastating windstorm leveled his finishing barns in 2013, Kameron Donaldson leveraged community support and a data-driven partnership with Dykhuis Farms to secure a future for the next generation.
Farmers in Southern Minnesota like Chris Schnek finished planting in record time and as a result planted more corn this year.
Agronomists explain why nitrogen must be present in the root zone well before the crop’s daily demand peaks.
Ashley Stockwell will step onto one of racing’s biggest stages to hand the Indy 500 winner the iconic bottle of milk, carrying forward a 90-year tradition while representing women in agriculture during the Year of the Female Farmer.
The company commits to a seven-year ban on restrictive provisions to foster competition in the corn and soybean markets. The settlement highlights a deepening partnership between federal antitrust regulators and agricultural authorities.
Farmers might have wrapped up planting at a rapid pace this year, despite cool temperatures and frost concerns, but high fertilizer costs discouraged some from switching soybean acres to corn.
Data shows late-planted corn can “cheat” the clock with GDU acceleration, making the case for holding the line on your original hybrids for now.
Company cites ‘continued uncertainty’ as the reason for the May 20 lockout in Fort Morgan, stressing that the $33.4 million contract offer remains fair and competitive.
Despite record-high cash costs of $780 per head, surging calf prices pushed average profit margins up by $614 in 2025.
A new survey of farmers and ranchers highlights growing frustration with Washington and reveals how the widening divide between rural and urban America continues reshaping politics, trust and the ag vote.
Given the weed’s yield-loss potential and long emergence pattern, farmers in its path are taking notice and putting control measures in place.
“It doesn’t take a data center or a solar farm to take farm ground out of production. All it takes is local government with a bad idea.”
From “for sale by owner” gems to retirement sales in Iowa, see the latest prices on used Kubota, John Deere and New Holland equipment.
Sidedressing is often the best opportunity in-season to address corn nutrient needs, but Ken Ferrie urges caution if you plan to go with “blind sidedressing” before the crop emerges or at spike. He offers three considerations.
Producers report mounting pressure from higher diesel, fertilizer and machinery expenses, alongside trade uncertainty and rural healthcare concerns, as policy impacts and election-year sentiment weigh on the farm economy.
As producers navigate financial strain and D.C. disconnect, realities such as steep input costs, trade frustrations and E15 limbo are becoming decisive factors shaping the rural vote.