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U.S. farmers and ag economists remain concerned by mounting global competition and the reliability of recent trade agreements. However, some economists say emerging market shifts could create opportunities later this year.

The May Farm Journal Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reveals growing concern over farm profitability, rising debt costs and long-term financial stress, with economists saying many operations may need significant restructuring to remain viable.

The central foundation for those against the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is if the new entity would in fact enhance competition.

How do you time cotton plant growth regulators? Here are the factors Monitor hot, wet conditions and measure internodes.

Mark Knight with Farmers Keeper Financial says the funds are exiting as the grains have divorced from the crude oil market and are trading weather.

Ben Rand of Blue Line Futures says an unprecedented Western drought is shrinking crops, drying up wells, tightening hay supplies and accelerating cattle herd liquidation across the region

In a phenomenally audacious raid, Henry Wickham gathered, pilfered, and delivered 70,000 seeds of monopoly.

Machinery Pete reports a 12.7% price jump for John Deere 8R 370s as tightening supply drives renewed strength in the tractor sector.

Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk says the grains fell despite the sharply higher crude oil market but why now?

Scottsbluff farmers face drought, low snowpack and delayed irrigation. Many are returning seed or having to pre-irrigate to get crops planted.