Purdue researchers partner with NASA to study crop stress in space
Two researchers at Purdue University say a partnership with NASA could help farmers learn more about crop stress. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor of botany and plant pathology, says a four-year experiment […]
Ag economists sound the alarm on delayed farm relief payments
A pair of ag economists at Ohio State University say farmers need emergency assistance sooner rather than later. Ian Sheldon says the proposed $10 to $15 billion in economic relief […]
Farmers elevate ag labor shortage crisis through national Grow It Here initiative
A new national coalition says it plans to amplify the impacts of ag labor shortages and the need for long-term farm workforce solutions. Brandon Raso is a fourth-generation blueberry grower […]
Trade analysis: China can meet soybean needs without U.S.
A recent trade analysis from North Dakota State University confirms China can get by without purchasing U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Sandro Steinbach, the director of the Center […]
MO harvest wrap-up: drought slows soybeans, but results meet expectations
A farmer in north-central Missouri says harvest has finally wrapped up. Meagan Kaiser, who farms in Carroll County, says yields are similar to last year. “We honestly thought soybean yields […]
Cash dairy sales end week higher
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0525 at $1.7775. Seven […]
Lawmakers weigh in as skinny farm bill faces hurdles
Some members of the Senate and House Ag Committees say the skinny farm is losing momentum. “It might be after the new year before we are able to work […]
Minnesota farmer plans fungicide use after Sudden Death Syndrome hits soybeans
A farmer in southern Minnesota who dealt with Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans this year will factor that into her 2026 plans. Wanda Patsche of Welcome says she did not […]
Cattle industry has concerns Argentine beef imports could undermine domestic demand
Many in the beef industry have concerns that increasing imports of beef from Argentina could hurt domestic demand. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the country […]
‘A slap in the face’: cattleman reacts to Trump’s social media posts impacting market
A cattle backgrounder says there’s mixed emotions at a local sale barn following several social media posts from President Trump. “I’m really disappointed.” Tim Clifton backgrounds cattle in Linn County, […]