News
Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
As we get closer to the time for fall nitrogen applications, you’re likely thinking of ways you can get the best return on that fertilizer investment this season — especially if you’re planning to apply your own fall nitrogen.
When Wayne Cryts stole his own soybeans from a bankrupt elevator, he triggered the wrath of a government hellbent on his imprisonment.
Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, shares five ways to reduce emissions and prepare for future weather patterns
A federal court in Brazil has ordered a rancher to pay climate compensation for damage he caused to the Amazon rainforest by illegal deforestation and ordered restoration.
An aging grain bin in Inman, Kan., served as Mindy Allen’s blank canvas. After six weeks, it was transformed into a mural that’s truly larger than life.
Highlights included a restored 1971 International Harvester 1456 and many late model tractor and combine deals.
It was another volatile week for the commodity markets, and as drier forecasts and political happenings garner attention, we look into what’s catching the market’s attention.
Testimony at House Ag hearing Tuesday captured the downturn and anxiety in the ag sector.
Shawnee, Oklahoma, police said an 18-year-old and a juvenile are suspects in the killing of the cattle that belong to St. Gregory’s Abbey.
Cory Reed, president of Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, spoke about layoffs, citing lower demand due to falling net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility.
Many bean crops are somewhere between R2 to R4 right now, prime time for a foliar application if disease or insects warrant. Check out our agronomist’s video on staging your crop to get optimum ROI.
When average daily humidity levels reach and stay at 75% or above, that’s a signal your crop could be at high risk from the disease.
AGCO CEO and president Eric Hansotia says the transaction will enable the company to “sharpen its focus” on its farm equipment and PTx Trimble brands.
Farm technology news briefs for the week of July 21, 2024.
For the fourth time, FBN has released its Ag Chemical Price Transparency Report.
A new farm management information system is poised to help farmers harness the power of past, current and future data and apply an analytical approach.
According to online sources, some John Deere employees are being scheduled into virtual “layoff” notification meetings.
Property insurance costs for farmers and ranchers have been increasing, driven by several factors, including climate change, market conditions, and rising production expenses.
Among the wildest plans ever hatched by the federal government, hippos and other African big game were almost introduced to U.S. farms.
In 2022, Dalton Dilldine bought a shuttered commercial grain facility and outfitted it with monitoring and automation technologies. This year, he’s taking a hard look at spray drones and how they can fit across his acres.
Almost 10 years ago, Brendan Deck joined Nufarm’s North American business and grew it from $300 million to $1 billion sales. He is now passing the leadership baton to Ken Barham, a seven-year veteran of the company.
Judge dismisses arguments from Mo.-based pork producer Triumph Foods, who will appeal ruling
Two Oklahoma con artists stole the savings of farmers across the Midwest in one of the wildest scams of agriculture and business history.
Limiting grain loss is a surefire way to quickly improve your farm’s productivity and efficiency, and OEM grain loss sensors only look at grain loss from the combine rear.
What was supposed to be an 8-min. job ended up nearly costing Doug Omer his life. Now he uses the ordeal as a warning to others who need to slow down and think before they act.
On Thursday, Brazil detected its first case of Newcastle disease in poultry since 2006.
Biden shared on X that he plans to focus on fulfilling his duties for remainder of term and will address nation later this week.
With on-farm corn stocks the highest since the 1980s, some farmers may be forced to move grain before fall. Do you keep holding on, or is it time to panic sell?
At this week’s Republican National Convention, the GOP confirmed their ticket for the 2024 presidential race while calling for unity in America following the assignation attempt on candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, there’s growing pressure among Democrats for President Joe Biden to step away from the race.
According to Reuters, production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says that jump will happen if all the previously announced capacity additions come online.