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(FARGO, ND) — As the growing season rolls on, many areas of the country have been experiencing mostly ideal growing conditions in 2025. Those ideal conditions are leading many analysts to predict solid yields based off of

O’NEILL, NE – Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O’Neill on Thursday to ceremonially sign LB246. The new law bans the manufacture,

There has been talk this growing season of some struggles in certain areas of the eastern Corn Belt. We get an update on how things are progressing in parts of Indiana, talk about managing weather uncertainty with

Corn and soybean markets remain under pressure, though some demand support is evident. Concerns are growing over pollination problems in corn, as reports of poor kernel fill circulate. Weather conditions are generally favorable, with near-ideal growing weather

The American Bankers Association released its annual Farm Bank Performance Report, highlighting the critical role farm banks played in supporting U.S. agriculture in 2024. Despite continued challenges from global uncertainty and lingering supply chain disruptions, farm banks posted

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has unveiled a new comprehensive plan designed to strengthen the USDA’s efforts to reduce foodborne illness. The announcement came during the opening of the agency’s newly upgraded Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory. The initiative

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The White House announced this morning that President Trump has nominated Julie Callahan to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR. Callahan is currently the assistant U.S. trade representative for agricultural affairs and commodity policy. Reaction

OMAHA, Neb. (July 16, 2025)  –  Farmland values continue to show stability across Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming, the eight states served by AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit. Steady

Uncertainty continues to build around this year’s corn crop, despite what many would consider ideal growing conditions. Social media, especially “X,” is full of images showing ears with poor kernel fill and other signs of pollination problems

The president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and farmer leaders from 19 state-based corn grower groups sent a letter to President Trump today asking him to intervene as the Make America Healthy Again Commission prepares to release policy

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today endorsed the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes and increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). “Farming can be incredibly stressful, and too many rural

(St. Louis, MO, July 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today at the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new, modernized Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory, launched a  comprehensive plan to bolster USDA’s

ARLINGTON, Va. — Following today’s announcement of “USDA’s Plan to Bolster Food Safety,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney praised its commitment to better equip USDA Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors and strengthen state

The soybean market hit fresh lows early Monday, pressured by near-ideal weather conditions across much of the Midwest. With crops generally thriving as we move deeper into July, bearish sentiment has taken hold, limiting any significant rally

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from July 14 through Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland

Grain markets are showing a slight bounce at midday Tuesday led by corn while cattle futures are also moving to the plus side after a tough day to start the week on Monday. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities

Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. Julio Diaz Cruz of the National Chamber of Air Transport says success will depend on industry stakeholders collaborating effectively. Cruz said Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency

OMAHA, Neb., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Despite ongoing challenges in commodity markets and uncertain farm profitability, agricultural land values have remained remarkably stable through mid-2025, according to Farmers National Company. This resilience is mainly driven by the basic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Farmers First Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address the mental health epidemic in rural America and expand access to critical mental health care

By Madeline Drake, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University meat scientist Travis O’Quinn and his research team have uncovered surprising results that challenge consumer’s long-held beliefs on what qualifies as ‘spoiled’ ground beef.

President Donald Trump said late last week that Canada will face higher duties for some products beginning next month due to the Canadian government’s decision to retaliate against U.S. duties applied earlier this year. He also took