MSU explores solutions for agriculture and food supply chain efficiencies
Collaborators at Michigan State University are working to strengthen the flexibility and resilience of agriculture and food supply chains during major disruptions. Co-Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture Ian […]
USDA: 2025 cotton crop slightly below 2024
The U.S. produced less cotton in 2025 than 2024. Upland production last year was 13.492 million bales, down 447,000 from the year before that, with a decline in yield to […]
Demand for cheese and butterfat expands March dairy exports
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says eight percent growth in March shipments continued year-over-year gains for the sixth straight month. Cheese exports increased 29 percent in March, setting a record […]
Fertilizer price spikes bring concerns and audibles for Illinois farmers
A pair of Illinois farmers say rising fertilizer costs are impacting their operations. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says he had most of his fertilizer purchased before the […]
USDA sees big year-to-year drop in winter wheat production
U.S. winter wheat production will likely fall sharply on the year. The USDA projects this year’s winter wheat crop at 1.0548 billion bushels, a drop of 25% from 2025, largely […]
USDA adjusts old crop ending stocks estimates, issues new crop guesses
The USDA raised its 2025/26 ending stocks estimates for corn while cutting the outlook for wheat and soybeans. Corn ending stocks for the current marketing year are seen at 2.142 […]
New Indianapolis 500 partnership expands iconic milk tradition
Changes at this year’s Indianapolis 500 will give attendees an opportunity to take part in a long-standing tradition. Jenni Browning, CEO of the American Dairy Association Indiana, says through a […]
Early season wet and cold raising disease, pest concerns for one Indiana farmer
A west central Indiana farmer says cool and wet conditions have created challenges for early-season crop development. Kevin Cox, who raises corn and soybeans in Clay and Parke Counties, says emergence […]
What it will take to grow the cattle herd: profit, pasture, and patience
University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “There’s very little indication that we’re going to grow this cowherd quickly at all this time.” But, when it happens, he says it will come down to what […]
Cool, dry weather slows early season weed emergence across Upper Midwest
An extension crops educator suggests recent weather conditions are preventing early season weeds from flourishing. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says it’s been cool and dry across the […]