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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.
From basis bumps to climate‑smart premiums, here’s how growers can benefit as ethanol plants implement the Clean Fuel Production Credit.
The January Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows high input costs, weak prices, policy uncertainty and eroding trust in data have pushed many producers from planning for profitability to fighting for survival.
As fertilizer prices emerge as a top threat to profitability, analysts highlight structural supply issues and global trade shifts that leave little room for price relief despite growing domestic frustration.
What started as a simple way to spot my husband behind the wheel has evolved into a noisy, three-honk love language.
From a Nebraska cattle farm to Nashville stages, Scott Wolverton’s journey is shaped by agriculture, family and a father’s cattle call — a reminder that home is always there.
While some producers managed to stay profitable in 2025, most struggled under tight margins, making them the exception rather than the rule, according to ag lender Alan Hoskins.
In addition to higher farm payments and better crop insurance, Paul Neiffer says the most overlooked impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill could be how farmers structure their operations.
New Farm Journal research explores six keys highlighting consolidation risk, regional divides and expansion sweet spots in a shifting landscape that prioritizes integrity and a tech mindset.
When Sam Krautscheid busted two outlaws, he peeled back the page on a plague of crime.
This Wisconsin farm has turned vertical integration into a blueprint for growth by controlling every stage of production, from growing to packing and national distribution, for millions of pounds of potatoes, pumpkins and produce annually.
From incentives for conservation easements to a push for sustainable industrial growth, Gov. Bill Lee shares his strategy to protect the future of agriculture in Tennessee.
While inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, the outgoing president and CEO favors a pause on interest-rate reductions while noting AI’s potential to shift labor needs
In partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the goal of McDonald’s largest-ever investment in regenerative agriculture is to help cattle producers accelerate regenerative grazing practices.
Bigger roots, higher populations, and easier in-season access mean fertility programs should look different for these new hybrids.
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
Rep. Dusty Johnson and 47 lawmakers urge STB to review UP-NS merger’s impact on ag and competition.
The proclamation authorizes an 80,000 metric ton increase in in-quota lean beef trimmings imports in 2026. Economists say retail beef prices are unlikely to drop without impacting producers.
The decision comes with new rules and what the agency calls the strongest safeguards ever imposed on over-the-top applications.
Ken Ferrie explains how to prioritize planter attachments, why digging cross-sections is essential for ground-truthing planter performance, and the hidden risks of excessive closing wheel downforce.
Tight cattle supplies, delayed herd rebuilding and resilient beef demand point to continued market strength, with economists saying higher cattle price highs in 2026 are still on the table.
Despite shifting market signals, some economists predict corn will remain the undisputed king of the acreage race.
World-record corn growers David Hula and Randy Dowdy share three essential practices that don’t cost a dime but could take your final yield numbers this fall from just OK to great.
Working with Mother Nature may require adopting a new mindset, but for some farmers these four practices could be the ‘missing piece’ in having a sustainable, long-term weed management plan.
Whether it’s growing specialty crops, running a podcast or launching AgList, fifth-generation farmer Tim Nuss blends tradition with innovation, earning him the 2026 Top Producer Next Gen Award.
The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain.
As herbicide resistance builds, Extension urges farmers to diversify control tactics and use as many tools as possible this season.
Following Monday’s right-to-repair announcement, EPA is demanding DEF failure data from engine makers, targeting shutdowns and derates that cause costly downtime, with more DEF changes expected.
Eight years after the merger of Agrium and Potash Corp. to form Nutrien, the company deploys an updated strategy unifying wholesale and retail operations.
“On our land, my family’s attitude has always been, ‘Do the right thing and everything will be fine.’ Didn’t work with FWS.”
Farmers are turning to crop rotation, sharp scouting, and diversified tactics — along with Bt — to keep the pest from taking a huge bite out of yield potential.