As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says he’s budgeted for two fungicide passes on all of his acres. “Not sure I’m going to need it. If we stay really hot, I’m not sure […]
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U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump’s proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. “I think you’ll
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, finishing the week with strong gains. Beans had an up and down
A specialist sees several challenges facing rural communities. Leah Thiele is director of rural capital solutions with Compeer Financial and says
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Michigan State University Extension educators say they want every beginning farmer to have access to a mentor. Community Food Systems Educator
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The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he thinks there’s still a chance for a farm bill this
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row
