In this porkcast, we hear from Logan Tesch and Travis Brown on their experience with the Activate program through Minnesota Pork. Learn about Activate’s latest session, why they joined the

A pair of agronomists say farmers need to utilize patience when evaluating newly emerged corn and soybean crops for potential freeze damage. Lance Tarochione, who covers western Illinois with Dekalb

An ag engineering expert says artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for farm management. Scott Shearer is the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair at Ohio State

U.S. egg production moved higher in March. The USDA says 9.224 billion eggs were produced during the month, up 5% on the year, with a 5% rise in the number

A Wisconsin cranberry grower is addressing the farm labor shortage by using the fruit to teach about farming. Heidi Slinkman manages the Gaynor Cranberry Company west of Wisconsin Rapids.  She

Soybean planting has started in Missouri, according to University of Missouri Extension specialist Andre Reis. Missouri farmers are closely watching conditions as the 2026 planting season gets underway. Learn more

Even amid recent geopolitical volatility, interest rates in agriculture remain relatively stable compared to a year ago. Drew Cox, vice president of commercial crop lending with FCS Financial in Higginsville,

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says effective weed management can help control soybean cyst nematode. Matt Montgomery says more than 100 different types of weeds can host the pest.

Grain and oilseed export inspections were solid during the week ending April 16th. The USDA says corn inspections were below a year ago, but still above what’s needed to meet