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(FARGO, ND) — Corn and soybean planting remains well ahead of the five-year average pace according to the latest estimates out Monday in USDA’s Crop Progress Report. Nationwide, 78% of corn, 66% of soybeans and 82% of

The Make America Healthy Again Commission is expected to soon release a report that will have significant bearing on America’s farmers, producers and ranchers, and the public’s trust in our food system. In anticipation, the American Soybean

During the next several weeks, the National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will contact 92,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2025.

Brazil, the world’s biggest chicken exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu last Friday. That triggered protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions from other major chicken consumers. Reuters said

Over the past six weeks, ten taxis in Monterrey, Mexico have converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled over 43,000 miles, using over 1,500 gallons of E85. E85 cut overall operating costs by more than two Mexican

We’ve been talking about it for several months and the question remains, have we checked all the boxes for drought this summer in the Western Corn Belt and into the Plains? Also, more devastating tornadoes/severe weather and

A recent study shows sampling and laboratory capacity to be major areas of concern in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak in the U.S. “The key to managing an ASFV outbreak is in testing and

Variable weather conditions and nitrogen loss remain top of mind for many farmers across the Midwest. Understanding nitrogen management techniques is vital for maximizing efficiency and optimizing yields. One of the most challenging aspects of successfully managing

ST. JOSEPH, MO— After years behind the mic delivering news, weather, and wisdom to America’s heartland, longtime farm broadcaster Tom Brand is bringing his voice to the printed page. His debut book,Welts on Your Butt a Calf

The administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency says the most effective way to allow year-round E-15 sales is through Congressional action. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Lee Zeldin told lawmakers, “That is the

Canada’s new agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview last week that tackling trade issues with China and the United States are his most pressing priorities. The two-front trade war with the world’s largest economies has

Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%,

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposed rule setting the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into their fuel starting next year. Reuters says the White House must sign off on

The 2025 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 15. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) proudly kicked off the 61st annual Yield Contest today. For six decades, this landmark event has celebrated the ingenuity, resilience, and drive of America’s corn growers—those who continuously push the limits of what’s possible

The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the 2024 county yield estimates for corn and soybeans. Following typical patterns, corn and soybean yields were highest in the Midwest Corn Belt region and south into the Mississippi Delta. Counties

The U.S. is clamping down on the import of livestock from Mexico once again as the New World Screwworm is on the radar of U.S. agricultural officials as well as livestock producers across the country. Bernt Nelson,

As planting picks up across the country, so does producer frustration—especially when it comes to Washington’s silence on the next farm bill. The current extension is running out of time, and many in farm country are growing

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed its portion of the reconciliation package on a party line vote of 29-25. The measure now heads to the House Budget Committee for a full markup of

Farm sector production expenses are the costs of all inputs used to produce farm commodities, which directly affect farm profitability. In total, these expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion,

U.S. retail egg prices dropped from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year. Government data released on Tuesday showed the average price of a dozen Grade A eggs declined to $5.12 last month after reaching a