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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.
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on stage at a rally in Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena on Monday, immediately following inauguration. It marked a dramatic and public start to his administration.
The U.S. IPO market is set for a historic week ahead.
In an 8-million-acre hoodwink, Gregor MacGregor stole the lifesavings of hundreds of farmers and sent scores to their deaths.
The layoffs were announced on Friday, January 17, and were effective immediately. Effected employees were said to be from multiple locations and job level.
As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, he’s not expected to impose China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, signaling a strategic shift toward engagement with Beijing rather than reigniting a trade war.
Outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture acknowledging the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the detection of New World Screwworm, but says more action is needed to resume trade.
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, including targeted tariffs, general tariffs as revenue generators and tariffs as a negotiation tool.
Find out why University of Illinois professor Gary Schnitkey says maximizing profits may not mean maximizing yield.
Throughout the hearing, Lee Zeldin underscored the importance of protecting the environment without hindering economic development. He stated, “We can, and we must, protect our precious environment without suffocating the economy.”
With leadership roles on an international stage, Pam Johnson kept her roots close and brought back enriched experiences and new ideas to her Iowa farm.
A recent AgWeb poll asked farmers where they plan to cut costs. Equipment purchases topped the list, but farmers also plan to scale back on fertilizer rates, use more generic products and reduce tillage or field passes.
Is a chromed wrench with a mirror finish stronger than a satin-finish wrench? Is it necessary to have both chrome and impact sockets? Is there any benefit to a dead-blow hammer? Those are good questions that deserve answers.
With these eight tips, you can make smarter decisions when it comes to fertilizer, ensuring your crops get the nutrients they need without overspending.
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With the recent acquisition of the Moving Iron Summit, Machinery Pete reflects on the importance of building a business with teammates.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit along with the states of Minnesota and Illinois against Deere for allegedly violating U.S. competition laws by restricting access to key repair information and diagnostic tools.
According to the new interim rule, farmers can choose one or more of the CSA actions — no-till or reduced-till, cover crops, and nutrient management. Unlike prior rules, farmers no longer have to use all three on the same field at the same time.
New data reveals 31 counties in 10 U.S. states, 10 rural municipalities in Quebec and three counties in Manitoba and Ontario reported the pest for the first time from 2020 through 2023.
There are no entrances on the Canadian side of the Haskell Library building, but U.S. citizens enter through a door in Vermont. And once inside can wind up in a different country while inside the walls.
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This “Nutrition Info box,” a black-and-white design, will display levels of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, categorized as “Low,” “Med,” or “High,” along with the percent Daily Value for each nutrient.
JDLink Boost can help farmers overcome poor connectivity issues, and a new high-speed disk series is now available in widths ranging from 25 to 45 feet.
Thomas Atwood dropped a hornet’s nest down his stepmother’s dress and unleashed an epic tale: 7’ giants, snuff-chewing women, hymnal chunkers, cash hordes, and entrepreneurial geniuses.
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AI agents and augmented vs. full autonomy were among a handful of trends highlighted at CES 2025, where we also checked out some crazy concept vehicles you need to see to believe.
U.S. biofuels and corn groups criticized the overall guidance as lacking details on what qualifies for tax credits.
Meteorologists say the active start to January is a sign of what’s ahead with concerns about drought, more cold and a sharp divide in areas of the country seeing too much moisture versus not enough.
Canada has been making news lately in the U.S., between feisty trade talks and the surprising announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he will resign. For an ag insider’s take on these events and more, Tyne and Clinton talk with Shaun Haney from RealAgriculture, Canada’s leading national agriculture publication, on this episode of Unscripted.
The report echoes calls by other scientists to ramp up the surveillance of felines, which are susceptible to the virus and have a high mortality rate. The AVMA says several cases in cats linked to poultry or wild bird exposure had been reported before the outbreak began in dairy cows last spring.
2025 IDFA Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner bridges tradition and innovation.