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GILTNER, Neb. — Farmers know better than anyone the pressures of working with razor-thin margins. Rising input costs, fluctuating commodity prices and increasing demands on time and labor are real challenges that make every decision critical. To help

OLATHE, Kansas – John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch  of its new F8 and F9 Series self-propelled forage harvesters (SPFHs), designed and  built from the ground up with customer input to elevate forage performance, fuel 

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial

ST. LOUIS (June 3, 2025) — While rotating chemistries is essential to help manage weeds in continuous wheat-growing regions, rotating genetics can also improve yield  potential and provide better grain quality and disease tolerance packages.  The CoAXium®

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment improved for the second consecutive month in May, reaching its highest level since May 2021. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 10 points to a reading of 158, up from 148

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 4, 2025 — At the 2025 World Pork Expo today, leaders from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) delivered a clear message: the pork industry’s future will be strengthened by a united, proactive approach

The USDA announced expanded market access for U.S. dairy exports into Costa Rica. In May, Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service approved the first American dairy cooperative for export under the country’s new streamlined registration system.  “Securing

The U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday halted former President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose broad tariffs under emergency authority, ruling that the move exceeded presidential powers. The decision, issued by a three-judge panel, follows multiple

Six milling industry professionals from Mexico, Central America and Venezuela were in Kansas this month to participate in the Wheat Quality Council’s annual Hard Red Winter (HRW) Wheat Tour and gain firsthand insight about this year’s wheat

The 2025 annual survey of cash rental rates for Iowa farmland shows that rates decreased, on average, by 2.9 percent in 2025 to $271 per acre. It’s the first decline in cash rents since 2019, after a

Missouri agriculture leaders and federal officials have dispelled unfounded media reports alleging the detection of the New World screwworm in the state, calling the claims irresponsible and unsubstantiated. Recent media coverage has sparked alarm among livestock producers

Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today announced the selection of Duane Simpson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Simpson will formally assume the role on July 14,

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) concluded its Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday with a panel discussion in which senior international staff gave examples of innovative efforts to overcome trade challenges. Jihae Yang, USMEF vice

Red meat output in April fell 1% from the same month in 2024, according to a report from the Ag Department. Production in the U.S. totaled 4.6 billion pounds last month, down from 4.64 billion a year

Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is “extremely problematic” to biofuels, farming, energy and Iowa

Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals doubled in 2024 with other diseases spreading and putting more humans at risk, says a new report on animal health. The first assessment published by the World Organization for Animal Health

The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the name of the reconciliation package passed along party lines by the House of Representatives on May 22, includes about $267 billion in spending cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, USDA released their latest Cattle on Feed report which show on-feed numbers, placements and marketings all down 2-3% this month. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United

The House passed a sweeping reconciliation bill by a single vote—215 to 214—highlighting not only the razor-thin margin in Congress but also the widening ideological gulf between Republicans and Democrats over food and farm policy. The bill,

The release of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) report has stirred significant concern within the U.S. agricultural community. Led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the report links the rise in chronic

(DENVER, CO) —Ongoing uncertainty about the direction of international trade policy is clouding the outlook for U.S. grain elevators and merchandisers. The lack of clarity surrounding tariffs with key U.S. trading partners like China has pulled new-crop