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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.
Unlock higher corn yields and more profit potential by aligning N applications with peak uptake windows.
Rising incomes, population growth and a protein craze are reshaping demand for meat and dairy worldwide.
The executive order outlines why and how USDA will ensure adequate supplies of elemental phosphates and glyphosate herbicides.
High winds and low humidity are expected to continue throughout the week as producers deal with multiple fires that have blazed across Western Oklahoma, Western Kansas and the Texas Panhandle.
According to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Planting Intentions Survey, U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.0 million cotton acres this spring, a 3.2% decline from 2025, with a nearly 21% drop in the Mid-South.
While the EPA has set federal regulations for 2026 applications, some states are implementing tighter calendar deadlines and temperature cutoffs.
Confidence in USDA reports is wavering after recent acreage misses, leaving many producers and retailers skeptical. While experts call it the “best data available,” transparency is needed to restore industry trust.
A minister with the Chinese Embassy calls for a “bigger-picture” relationship and expanded ag investment as Secretary of Agriculture Rollins and Secretary of War Hegseth sign a security pact to protect U.S. food systems.
From rethinking plant populations and fertility to SCO/ECO coverage, the two high-yield farmers share their plans for managing ongoing volatility.
Almost two years ago, then-new CEO Bill Anderson said it was his goal to have the legal liabilities “under control” by 2026.
A quiet COVID-era policy removed pork from the schools’ menus. Now, the Illinois Pork Producers Association is fighting to restore this culturally relevant, nutrient-dense protein for 325,000 students.
How sharpening the point is allowing farmers to do more and use less
John Deere is testing a 350-hp E98 ethanol tractor across the Midwest. Early trials show promise, but infrastructure might decide how fast farmer-grown fuel can power the future of farm equipment.
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Conservation practices help Jay Baxter practice advocacy in bustling Chesapeake Bay watershed.
EPA’s unwinding of the Obama-era endangerment finding could amount to the largest deregulation in history. One positive outcome for farmers is the change it could mean for the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
Ezra and Eli Lane discovered a hoard of nine corn whiskey jugs buried for roughly 150 years, with the prize worth several thousand dollars.
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Land stewardship practices help Alex Forsbach navigate farming along flood-prone Tennessee River.
No-till and cover crops help Jon and Cathy Nelson leave traditional farming methods behind to focus on soil health for future generations.
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Recent 45Z Treasury guidance could improve outlook for biofuel feedstock premiums tied to carbon-intensity reductions in corn, soybeans and sorghum.
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Conservation practices help Lewis Unruh control erosion, manage water in the rolling Kansas Flint Hills
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Postemergence residual solutions such as Enversa™ herbicide offer enhanced results and better returns potential
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Preemergence herbicides help keep weeds down so they don’t take over
GDM announces a ‘realignment strategy’ for the U.S. to better position its soybean genetics and recent acquisition of AgReliant Genetics.
John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
An official with the Chinese embassy in the U.S. confirms President Trump and Chinese President Xi might be getting ready to sign a permanent trade deal when they meet in China in April.
EPA eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and vehicle emission standards to save taxpayers $1.3 trillion.
Weskan Grain and local producers take on Union Pacific and K&O Railroad in an antitrust battle over access to the rehabilitated Towner Line.
Unverferth 60-Series Seed Runner is designed to deliver more operational efficiency for growers pressed for time and labor.
Beyond China’s political goodwill purchases and Brazil’s soybean showdown, the U.S. is eyeing a 30% surge in domestic processing. To stay resilient, farmers are advised to focus on profit margins rather than volume.