Inside the USDA Lockup: Farmers get a look at how market-moving reports are developed

An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s looking forward to representing corn growers on the Iowa Corn Promotion Board after being elected

The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated

The president of Farmers National Company says a major shift in farmland ownership is underway across rural America. Paul Schadegg tells

A south-central Kansas farmer says corn harvest is right around the corner. “Probably within the next 7-10 days.” Justin Noland farms

Several Midwestern states held primary elections last week, reminding me once again of the importance of voting. No matter what level

An agronomist with Beck’s says crops across southeast Iowa have performed exceptionally well this growing season. Greg Shepherd tells Brownfield, “Some

U.S. ethanol production rose slightly over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.117 million barrels per

Farmers planted more cotton and rice in 2026 than originally expected. Those acreage adjustments did push production projections higher on the

Tight margins have many farmers already considering their 2027 crop budgets. Scott Beck, President of Beck’s Hybrids, says research shows seed