A farmer from northern Missouri says profitability is still possible for the farm, despite the volatile prices. Stephen Beck, who farms in Livingston County, says prices haven’t been great for

The U.S. EPA announced new guidance Monday that aims to protect farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says, “Farmers should be able to choose where

A pork industry official is cautiously optimistic about the hog market. North Carolina Pork Council CEO Roy Lee Lindsey says prices improved in 2025. “Anytime you’ve got folks making a

A sustainable agriculture specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) says some farmers are turning to innovation to survive the current ag economy. Eric Fuchs-Stengel tells Brownfield, “And

An ag economist says a lot of farmers took advantage of the late-fall market rally for soybeans. Tanner Ehmke, lead grains and oilseeds economist with CoBank, says producers were closely

A mild start to winter has possibly provided extra growing time for winter annual weeds. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson says winter annuals pose a threat to soil

An atmospheric scientist says the recent precipitation hasn’t done much to alleviate drought concerns. Dr. Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow at Nutrient Ag Solutions says it’s been too cold. “We have

Texas continues to take preemptive actions to protect the state from the threat of New World screwworm. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration.  The administration says the

A market analyst says producers will need to be proactive in their corn marketing in 2026. Brian Burke president of John Stewart & Associates says, “There’s not any home runs to

An ag economist says there’s still no signs of expansion in the cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says 2025 was another year of contraction.  “This is