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As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.

By sharing equipment and grazing resources, Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg prove that collaboration is the secret to making soil health practices both practical and profitable for the long term.

Corn falls to 95.3M acres (-3%) while soybeans rise to 84.7M (+4%). Wheat hits a record low 43.8M acres (-3%) and cotton climbs to 9.64M (+4%).

Self-sufficiency in rural America? “No,” says Chad Cane. “More like targeting and potential jail time.”

A pair of John Deere tractors – a 6R 140 and 4960 – also set new benchmarks as buyers continue to pursue well-maintained equipment in the final week of March.

Understanding how and when corn reacts to nutrient stress can help you make every pound of N earn its keep this season, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.

Corn ended lower divorcing itself from the energy markets and shifting to the USDA reports on Tuesday according to Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing.

With domestic production at record lows and private sector taking the lead, the island nation could leaning on U.S. producers more than ever.