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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.
Markets saw a double-digit rally as USDA says the 2024 corn and soybean crops were not as big as originally projected.
A quick rundown of some recent notable smart farming products and companies innovating electrified and autonomous solutions.
He was a farmer, governor, president and international peace maker, but many people will remember him most as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics. The nation paused yesterday to remember and honor the nation’s 39th president.
USMEF and Soy Transportation Coalition leaders were among those weighing in on the decision, which could have cost U.S. farmers and ranchers an estimated $1.4 billion a week.
Proposition 12 is exacerbating food insecurity in California – especially in the Asian and Latino communities who rely on pork as their primary protein.
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Can you protect your soybean crop from SDS with phosphorus? Kansas State University says yes.
Farmers are looking at ways to cut back. Whether it’s reducing fertilizer applications or shopping for more generic products to use on the farm, crucial decisions are being made so farmers can weather the current downturn.
“There might be ways for farmers to become more efficient with fertilizer while maintaining yield, but only by carefully analyzing each farm, field and soil management zone,” says Ken Ferrie. He shares 4 tips to cut fertilizer with confidence.
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza. The ban will remain in place until the outbreak is under control—here’s what you need to know.
The holiday rush is over, and many people will experience a touch of the winter blues over the next couple of months.
“This year’s cohort represents the best in labor-saving robots, rapid diagnostics, new traits and sustainable biologics selected to help farmers now and build a bridge to a more resilient farming system,” said Pete Nelson, President of AgLaunch.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
Russia and China are simply not our friends.
When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
Trump has long expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, a Danish territory, describing it as “absolutely necessary” for U.S. security. He also raised concerns over the Panama Canal, claiming its current operation by Chinese interests undermines American control of a critical trade route.
What do you do when your family sells their farm and moves away? Teenager Joe Nichols stayed behind and built a new one.
Auction prices for used equipment were mixed, with some items selling for higher prices and others for much lower, signaling a complex 2025 outlook.
The grower currently broadcast applies P and K ahead of planting but is considering moving to strip-till applications like he uses in corn.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) suspended imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico on Nov. 22, 2024, following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS) along Mexico’s southern border.
Canada is preparing for potential trade challenges following Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports. The Canadian government is considering a proactive approach, including the possible early release of a retaliatory tariff list.
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Farmers First Trust uses a specific transaction process that can help farmers sell the family operation without the immediate tax burden.
Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist.
A late-model John Deere tractor and a Miller self-propelled sprayer set new record highs for used equipment auction prices during an unusually busy first week of 2025.
A decade into the partnership, GenoSource has grown into more than the original partners ever imagined. The dairy now involves eight families, who all love Holsteins and share a goal of creating a more sustainable future for the next generation.
Trudeau also announced parliament would be prorogued, or suspended, until March 24. That means an election is unlikely before May at the earliest, so Trudeau will remain in charge - at least initially - of dealing with the threat of crippling tariffs once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), commits to fast-tracking Trump’s legislative agenda by May, which is perhaps the biggest bill in American history. There will be unprecedented spending cuts to help pay for it all, along with newly proposed tariffs on imported goods.
Re-engineered cameras and rugged GPUs make up the latest leap forward as John Deere forges ahead to a fully autonomous production system by 2030.
A new report from Farmers National Company shows what trends are shaping land values as well as what to expect regionally.
Cutting metal flashing or sheet metal with tin snips need not be a bloody job, nor leave ragged, warped metal edges. A pair of leather gloves prevents bloodshed, and using the right tin snip for the job can produce smooth, accurate cuts.