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EPA Regional Administrator for the Mountains and Plains Region (Region 8) Cyrus Western, joined Jesse Allen for a conversation on today’s Agriculture of America (AOA) program to discuss last week’s announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and

Markets are reacting to the latest numbers from the United States Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings report, showing a clear shift in acreage. Corn is expected to come in around 95.3 million acres, down from last year,

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — USDA projected higher than expected corn, lower than expected soybean and wheat acres for 2026 in the latest Prospective Plantings report. Corn acres are projected to be 95.338 million this year, up from USDA’s

AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – March 31, 2026 – A volatile spring weather pattern bringing snow, ice, and severe storms is expected to disrupt travel and threaten outdoor plans from the Plains and Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes and central

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup

Grain markets are seeing pre-report positioning ahead of tomorrow’s Prospective Plantings report, with traders cautious as uncertainty builds. Ongoing conflict with Iran continues to weigh on the trade, keeping geopolitics front and center as energy and fertilizer

We see more volatility in the markets to start the week with war headlines, USDA reports, RVO news and more at play. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joins us to discuss on today’s Market Talk

There has been more and more talk about the potential of seeing the 2012 weather pattern get repeated in 2026. Is that truly about to happen? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions shares his thoughts on that,

A devastating wildfire changed everything for one Nebraska ranch family. In this powerful interview, Collin Thompson — a 5th generation rancher and Frontier County Farm Bureau member — shares his firsthand experience battling the Cottonwood wildfire in

COLUMBUS, OHIO – While increasing food costs continue to make headlines, food buying behavior now reflects tradeoffs, with consumers reporting food affordability now is in a dead heat with taste as the two most important factors when purchasing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the long-awaited Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule establishing the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in program

U.S. farmers are expected to plant fewer corn acres this spring and shift more land to soybeans as rising input costs continue to pressure farm budgets, analysts say. Higher fertilizer and diesel prices, driven in part by

Wildfires scorching Nebraska. More than 800,000 acres burned — forcing evacuations, displacing livestock, and leaving producers facing devastating losses across the state. We’re joined by Farm and Ranch Media broadcaster and American Ag Network reporter Susan Littlefield

Farm policy. Tight farm margins. A bill that still hasn’t crossed the finish line. We break down the status of the Farm Bill — why negotiations in Congress have stalled, the fight over farm programs and nutrition

WASHINGTON –President Trump announced that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule. The final rule realigns the program with Congress’ original intent—increasing the use of homegrown American

The University of Missouri Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released the 2026 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook. The near-term outlook for farm finances shows stark differences between crop and livestock sectors. Net returns remain poor for most

Memphis, Tennessee – U.S. farmer competitiveness in the global marketplace, the cost-price squeeze of inputs and commodity prices, and market consolidation and corporate power, were top of mind concerns for most individuals responding to a recent survey

(Fargo, N.D.) – Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been  significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has  technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover  from these

(Washington D.C.) – As of Mar.1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from March 2025 but down 1% from Dec. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published

Each year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report highlights a

Army Corps of Engineers staff locked the Motor Vessel Crockett through Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minnesota, this week, with two additional barges en route to St. Paul, Minnesota. She was immediately followed by four additional