An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas

The CEO of the National Cotton Council says China could purchase up to five million bales of U.S. cotton as part of its $17 billion commitment for additional U.S. ag

Researchers are looking at optimizing crop insurance levels by analyzing the risk management tool’s relationship with farm and county yields. University of Kentucky Extension assistant professor Grant Gardner says they’re

The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve been tracking

U.S. commercial red meat production declined during August. The USDA says the total of 4.095 billion pounds was down 1% on the year, with a slower processing pace for hogs

The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says the MFC Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids. “The Missouri Farmers Care Grant Program offers

The U.S. hog and pig herd shrank over the past year. The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs in the U.S. on September 1st, 2026, was 74.302

Ag meteorologist says a cycle of wet weather is helping provide much-needed drought relief for some cattle producers in the Central Plains. Matt Makens says while there’s optimism, it’s not

Ohio’s state climatologist says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2027.  Aaron Wilson says current weather models show above-normal precipitation to close out the year,

Two Ohio ag groups are helping students explore careers in the industry. Sandusky County sophomore Kali Hines says the Ag Ed Experience uses everyday food items to connect young people