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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.
Use these seven tips to improve both the quality and appearance of your welds.
When selling machinery, build trust and stand out by documenting service history and using authentic photos. Discover which machines are in high demand and how to price your equipment to sell.
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Don’t lose yield to frogeye leaf spot. Learn to identify FLS symptoms and protect your crop.
The new tool helps corn growers get optimum seed-to-soil contact, more efficient fertilizer use and full in-cab control of guidance technology.
Secretary Rollins tells farmers this is just the beginning of a technology overhaul at the agency following years of promises and billions spent on projects with little return.
Lessons forged on a wrestling mat and a ranch serve as a powerful reminder to separate your worth from your work. In the face of life’s hardest hits, it is the courage to share our stories that helps us find the way forward.
Halstrom says strong global demand is driven by the unique marbling and rich taste of U.S. corn-fed beef, giving it a premium edge in global markets, even in countries that once focused on lower-cost protein.
As Pioneer marks 100 years, leaders say gene editing and advanced data tools are poised to drive the next leap in corn yield, building on a century of gains from hybrids, biotech and management strides by farmers.
A new AI-driven platform, Acre Almanac, decodes any number of years of your private farm data to help you separate environmental luck from high-impact agronomic choices.
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Plan ahead to protect soybeans from frogeye leaf spot with fungicide applications during R2 to R4 growth stages.
Machinery Pete explains how record-high equipment ages and a pivot to used machinery are reshaping the market, proving that his father’s advice to keep your “head on a swivel” is more relevant than ever.
From cyberattacks to succession, top producers share how they turned high-stakes crises into strategic growth. Discover how balancing data with values and peer relationships can transform agricultural risk.
Ahead of the 2026 USMCA review, President Donald Trump is considering replacing the trilateral pact with separate deals for Canada and Mexico, a shift that could reshape North American agricultural trade.
By engineering protection directly into the seed, BASF expects its new transgenic trait to deliver protection and yield benefits for soybean farmers where traditional practices and products have fallen short.
The 8R/8RX series delivers up to 540 HP for added power and maneuverability. New planter enhancements improve seed placement and emergence; combine and front-end updates drive greater efficiency through harvest.
Scales of Injustice? Jake Molieri faces ruin after officials clamped down on his snake aversion business.
Strong winds, above-average warmth and months of worsening dryness created a “perfect recipe” for wildfires across the Southern Plains, scorching pasture and farmland — with little moisture relief in the forecast.
Here are resources for those looking to donate to ranchers recovering from recent wildfires in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
How you manage the mix in cornfields can determine whether the nitrogen feeds your crop or disappears into thin air.
With 86% of North American feed ingredient samples testing above the risk threshold for mycotoxins, livestock may face stacked biological stress.
After a dry, unusually warm January, key Western river basins are in severe snow drought. With irrigation allocations at 0%, one Colorado producer warns tough planting decisions could reshape this year’s crop mix.
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Written by Mick Garry
Written by Mick Garry
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Don’t let soybean rust reduce your harvest. Timely fungicide application is key to protecting your field and profits.
The company says its high-oil, low-carbon intensity seed products will help growers develop additional income from existing acres.
O-ring types and chemistries are not interchangeable. Modern machinery requires ones designed for specific uses. Here’s what you should use for agricultural fluid fittings.
The Neumillers, an Illinois potato farm family, share a 70-year legacy of farming, family and passing the torch to the next generation.
In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.
USDA’s chief economist says 2026 brings moderating costs, slightly higher crop prices and shifting acreage, but he warns biofuels policy and global competition remain key wild cards for farm income.
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The annual American Soybean Association (ASA) Conservation Legacy Award Program announces its four regional winners for the 2026 Awards.