December was a big month for U.S. ethanol exports, capping off a very strong year. The Renewable Fuels Association says the December ethanol export total of 220.3 million gallons was

Record cattle markets are spurring diversification on some farms.  “We’re talking to a lot of people that have talked expansion or getting back into the livestock industry.” Jesse Ahrens, with

The chairman of the Missouri Pork Association’s Board of Directors says the right to farm remains important for U.S. hog farmers. “We want to be able to raise the pigs

U.S. ag officials say the Trump administration is taking steps to address the agriculture deficit. Julie Callahan, U.S. Trade Representative, told attendees of the USDA Ag Outlook Forum the strategy

CoBank is forecasting a nearly six percent increase in U.S. soybean acres this year. Economist Tanner Ehmke says low crop prices and high production costs leave farmers with few options.

Building blocks of the cattle herd.  University of Illinois Extension beef specialist Travis Meteer says if the industry is going to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, it’ll need to be

Wildfires continue to spread across the Central Plains, and the Kansas Ag Secretary says it’s too soon to grasp the full scope of the destruction. Mike Beam says the outbreak

The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization is concerned about the rapid pace of this year’s legislative session.  Randy Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re probably trying to kill more bills than

Sulfur deficiency in corn is rising across North America and impacting corn yields. Farmers should be addressing root development issues early in the growing season. Learn more in this Managing

Farmers are urged to prepare equipment now to avoid delays once spring fieldwork begins. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Alex Case says some growers have probably already started checking machinery.