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(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the committee’s legislative text for the budget reconciliation package. Chairman Boozman says it will rein in runaway spending in the Supplemental

(Des Moines, IA) — A bill restricting the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines is being vetoed. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds argued the bill, House File 639, would threaten the state’s energy reliability, economy, and

Milwaukee (June 11, 2025) – According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Canadian sales of combines rose 15.7% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors jumped 35.6% year-to-date. U.S. sales dropped

Brazil’s 2024-2025 corn harvest is expected to be the second largest in the country’s history, with a projected five million bushels. The National Supply Company (Conab), the country’s food supply and statistics agency, says the volume is

WESTFIELD, Ind. — A main driver of yield, finding the correct nitrogen balance is critical — especially this season. “In a year like this where we’re looking to cut costs but not lose yield, it’s important to

The World Organization for Animal Health has officially adopted a new vaccine standard for African Swine Fever (ASF), marking a pivotal step in global efforts to control the disease. The standard was agreed upon during WOAH’s 92nd

ST. LOUIS — As spring breathes new life into the fields, soybean farmers across the U.S. kick off another growing season. This crucial time lays the foundation for a successful crop, with many farmers carefully evaluating market conditions. According

Bayer executives have been warning in recent weeks that after losing billions of dollars to Roundup case settlements and jury awards, they may be ready to give up the fight and get out of the glyphosate business.

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025—Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the U.S. dairy industry’s immense contributions to the nation’s economy and quality of life for American families and communities. According

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. beef and pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export

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