An agronomist says rice planting is moving at a record pace in Arkansas, but drought conditions are starting to create challenges. The USDA reports 61 percent of the state’s rice crop has been planted, with 30 percent already emerge, both well ahead of average. “It’s excellent for getting planting done, but it’s giving us no […]
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The bureau chief of marketing, promotion, and grants with the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the state’s specialty crop industry
The USDA’s chief economist says farmers and ranchers need greater certainty to keep their operations sustainable. Justin Benavidez says producers have
An ecosystem scientist at Michigan State University says the first five years of prairie strip research is finding benefits for farm
An extension ag economist says this week’s meeting between President Trump and China’s president could significantly impact U.S. agriculture. Chad Hart
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on nationwide year-round E15 legislation Wednesday. House Agriculture Committee member Brad Finstad tells Brownfield
The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year. Austin Manning
Uncertainty over water availability this summer has a western Nebraska farmer considering prevent plant insurance. Andy Groskopf says the ongoing drought
This Spotlight on Soybeans is brought to you by Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff. Kevin Bradley at the University of
An ag meteorologist says a transition to an El Nino weather pattern is becoming more and more likely. “Which, ultimately, should
