A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says fertilizer costs are putting a squeeze on farmers planning for 2026. Gary Schnitkey says the elevated prices, primarily resulting from several global supply challenges, are outpacing stagnant commodity prices. “And as we look at nitrogen fertilizer, if anything, it’s gone up in recent months.” He […]
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A farmer and seed retailer in southeast Minnesota does not anticipate a dramatic acreage shift next year. Darin Johnson farms near
The Trump administration is expected to announce a farmer-related assistance package this afternoon. Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins tells Brownfield
The keynote speaker for February’s Minnesota Pork Congress is Hunter Pinke, a nationally renowned speaker whose athletic career was cut short
Missouri soybean farmer Richard Fordyce has recently joined the USDA and is the new Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation.
The head of the American Farm Bureau Federation says nationwide, year-round E-15 might be within reach this month. “We’re really close.
Farmland values have been mostly steady this year. Cole Nickerson with Farmers National Company says there is some localized volatility, with
Escalating energy costs are raising concerns among farmers. “When you go out and kick on your grain dryer and your fans,
Legislation that would increase penalties for not using certified seed potatoes in Wisconsin awaits the Governor’s signature. Tamas Houlihan with the
An agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says growers should prioritize nutrient use efficiency in 2026. Tim Laatsch, Koch’s director of
