A less active pattern ahead for most; early-season heat to build in the West, Southwest

It’s been a generally dry start to 2026 in Missouri. The USDA says soil moisture levels at the beginning of January

Cold weather dominated Minnesota late last year. The USDA says the average statewide temperature was more than 3 degrees below normal,

Coordinators of Michigan’s Manure Hauler Certification program say awareness about air quality is increasing across livestock farms. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess

December in Michigan was bookended by snow. The USDA says early month snow and cold temperatures gave way to warmer conditions

December weather in Kentucky was wide-ranging. The USDA says temperatures for the month didn’t have much of a pattern, either bitterly

Kansas’ winter wheat crop kicked off 2026 with solid ratings. The USDA says 60% of the crop is in good to

The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway. Ryan Hoff, INFB’s senior director of government relations, says property tax reform and

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session. He

The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern