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USDA' s corn planting progress are even with year-ago levels and five-year average. Changes in some states.

Senate bill would give dairy operators opportunity to use H-2A visa program.

Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) and 25 of his House colleagues called on President Barack Obama to release willing farmers from their Conservation Reserve Program

Some U.S. poultry producers could be turning to lower-quality feed wheat as corn prices spike and oil-rich Middle Eastern countries continue to build wheat socks.

Corn planting has started, cotton is pacing ahead of normal and winter wheat conditions continue to slide.

Pollution discrepancy with EPA; Midwest land values near record; markets wary as Japan rebuilds; biofuels must defend again

Acreage would produce 13.83 bill. bu. crop if trend line yields are realized.

The ag industry needs more scientists.

There can be little doubt that NASS acreage and production reports are among the biggest market movers year-in and year-out.

Veteran soybean breeder brings beans to the dinner plate.

Many of the genes that allow wheat to ward off Hessian flies are no longer effective in the southeastern U.S., say USDA and Purdue University scientists. Researchers say that care should be taken to ensure that any new resistance genes that haven’t already been used in commercial wheat lines are used prudently.

Humane Society of the United States president adamant that discussion about livestock production needs to happen.

End users struggle to balance old-crop supplies with aggressive demand

Mix No-Till and Rotations to Store More Precipitation; Nitrogen Crop Sensors for Wheat

Ethanol usage for corn is more than double what we export, and that usage can be turned off as easily as a light switch.

Crude oil influences commodities; world watching wheat stocks; container shipments higher; consumers want steak again

Brazil fights new soybean disease; file claims against Eastern within 60 days; Biotech crop insurance available

Watch axle weights during harvest; know your state limits

All in all, the Tax Relief Act of 2010 was probably the best Christmas gift given to farmers by Congress in a long time.

Just over a month ago, the Department of Agriculture announced that it will allow American farmers to plant a genetically engineered version of alfalfa. The news also sparked an angry debate among organic advocates about what's most important in the organic label.

Former President's warning comes amid food price increases.

Get all the latest information on Wednesday's WASDE report.

With the fall of Eastern Livestock and other buyers, what should be done to ensure payment on the commodities you sell.

Spring corn calls at $11 per bushel evoke concerns.

Agency still to complete EIS

Budget remains one of the biggest factors that will shape the coming U.S. farm bill.

But GMO opponents promise additional court action

USDA today announced deregulation of Roundup Ready Alfalfa without conditions.