Skip to main contentSkip to main content
AgUpdate
72°
  • Log In
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • Crops
  • Livestock
  • Markets
  • Rural Life
  • Newsletters
  • Mobile Apps
  • Advertise with Us
  • Shop Local
  • Ag Publications
    • Ag Update
    • Agri-View
    • Cattle Seller
    • Farm & Ranch Guide
    • Farm & Ranch Plains Edition
    • Illinois Farmer Today
    • Iowa Farmer Today
    • Livestock Roundup
    • Midwest Marketer
    • Midwest Messenger
    • Missouri Farmer Today
    • The Prairie Star
    • Tri-State Neighbor
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
AgUpdate
News+
Read Today's E-edition
AgUpdate
News+
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Crop
  • Livestock
  • Markets
  • Rural Life
  • 72° Clear
Ag technology continues to refine inputs

Ag technology continues to refine inputs

  • Benjamin Herrold

Emerging technologies in robotics, as well as improvements to the capabilities of existing equipment such as drones, will push farming to new levels.

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

Fuel costs strain farmer budgets in 2026

  • Benjamin Herrold

Farmers are facing higher input costs, including fuel costs. Even within this growing season, farmers have seen significant movement in fuel prices.

Grain storage helps with harvest efficiency

Grain storage helps with harvest efficiency

  • Benjamin Herrold

As August rolls on, the anticipation of harvest builds with each week. Farmers see the sunsets creeping earlier and crops moving closer to the finish line. The last weeks before harvest are a time for getting equipment ready and making plans for storing grain.

Cracks in soil impact evaporation

Cracks in soil impact evaporation

  • Marianne Stein University of Illinois

Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how cracks interact wit…

Manage bulls from sale to pasture

Manage bulls from sale to pasture

  • James Rogers North Dakota State University

Bull sales are prevalent this time of year, and current sale averages are setting records. Taking care of that bull investment from the time of purchase until he is turned in on pasture for the breeding season is critical. Forage plays an important role in that transition period.

Seed impact mills tackle volunteers

Seed impact mills tackle volunteers

  • Amy Sullivan GROW

What do producers do when their own crops strike back?

Pollinators impact strategic farming

Pollinators impact strategic farming

  • Liz Stahl University of Minnesota

Pollinators play a critical role in food production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers.gov website, more than 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce. Because most food comes from flowering plants, humans need pollinators too. Pollina…

Twenty-five years of irrigation data shows shifting trends at county-level

Twenty-five years of irrigation data shows shifting trends at county-level

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

New county-level data shows U.S. irrigated farmland grew by more than 3 million acres between 1997 and 2022—but the national number hides a much more interesting story playing out county by county.

Cracks in soil impact evaporation

Cracks in soil impact evaporation

  • Marianne Stein University of Illinois

Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how cracks interact wit…

Mobile Irrigation Testing Lab creates informed irrigation decisions with farmers

Mobile Irrigation Testing Lab creates informed irrigation decisions with farmers

    The Irrigation Water Management Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center is helping western Nebraska farmers make more informed irrigation decisions through on-farm testing of emerging technology.

    Building better cows

    Building better cows

    • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension

    Beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity 

    Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

    Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

      “The goal is to develop an alternative way to produce competitive sterile males without the cost and liabilities of gamma irradiation.”

      Iowa team looks at late-term feedlot death loss to improve future interventions

      Iowa team looks at late-term feedlot death loss to improve future interventions

        An Iowa State University team from animal science and veterinary diagnostic production animal medicine is starting a two-year research project on late-term feedlot death loss, thanks to a grant funded by the Iowa State Beef Checkoff.

        Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

        Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

        • By Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension

        It’s time to scout for summer pests in South Dakota crops.

        Monitor CO2 to help protect grain quality during spring warmup

        Monitor CO2 to help protect grain quality during spring warmup

          With the transition to warm spring weather, protecting the quality of stored grain is essential. Keeping grain consistently within safe storage temperature and moisture parameters is key to preventing spoilage and protecting the value of farmers’ crops.

          Control flies in cow-calf operations

          Control flies in cow-calf operations

          • Mark Z. Johnson Oklahoma State University

          One of the realities of beef production in the Midwest is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle industry loses millions of dollars each year due to external parasites. Blood loss, irritation and annoyance lead to reduced levels of performance due to flies. Horn f…

          Dig deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield

          Dig deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield

          • Dave Roepke Iowa State University

          Imagine buying a dozen eggs at a grocery store, but when you get home and open the carton, there’s only a half dozen inside because you weren’t buying a dozen eggs. You were buying approximately 12 eggs, plus or minus six.

          Indoor air scrubber removes ammonia

          Indoor air scrubber removes ammonia

          • Jessica Ryan USDA

          Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service are helping poultry farmers protect their flocks and their employees, while improving poultry production. USDA Agricultural Research Service researchers recently developed an indoor air scrubber that purifies…

          Sandhills Calving System protects calf health, ranch profitability

          Sandhills Calving System protects calf health, ranch profitability

          • By Natalie Jones, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

          On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.

          Consumers want beef, but they’re asking more questions

          Consumers want beef, but they’re asking more questions

          • from the Beef Improvement Federation

          Beef demand remains strong, but consumers expect great eating quality, convenient buying options, clear nutritional value, and reassurance about animal care.

          Improve waterhemp control

          Improve waterhemp control

          • Eric Yu and Ryan Miller University of Minnesota

          Most spray solutions are more than 95 percent water, yet water quality is rarely considered when herbicide performance comes up short. The pH of that water and the minerals dissolved in it can directly influence how well an herbicide works once it is sprayed. Certain dissolved cations, such …

          Manage bulls from sale to pasture

          Manage bulls from sale to pasture

          • James Rogers North Dakota State University

          Bull sales are prevalent this time of year, and current sale averages are setting records. Taking care of that bull investment from the time of purchase until he is turned in on pasture for the breeding season is critical. Forage plays an important role in that transition period.

          Seed impact mills tackle volunteers

          Seed impact mills tackle volunteers

          • Amy Sullivan GROW

          What do producers do when their own crops strike back?

          Pollinators impact strategic farming

          Pollinators impact strategic farming

          • Liz Stahl University of Minnesota

          Pollinators play a critical role in food production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmers.gov website, more than 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants need a pollinator to reproduce. Because most food comes from flowering plants, humans need pollinators too. Pollina…

          Genomic selection has potential

          Genomic selection has potential

          • Ann Robinson Iowa State University

          Developing high-yielding, nutritious and climate-resilient crops is vital to safeguard the future of global food production. To meet the challenges ahead, Iowa State University scientists are working with crop breeders to look for approaches that can efficiently speed up crop improvement programs.

          More Farmandranchnetwork

          Most Popular

          • Nebraska grazing exchange strengthens producer connections, supports livestock resilience
          • The economics of creep feeding
          Missouri CropWatch
          Promotion

          Missouri CropWatch

          Illinois CropWatch
          Promotion

          Illinois CropWatch

          News

          Building better cows

          Building better cows

          Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

          Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

          Iowa team looks at late-term feedlot death loss to improve future interventions

          Iowa team looks at late-term feedlot death loss to improve future interventions

          Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

          Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

          Markets

          Nebraska Grazing Conference set for August in Kearney

          Nebraska Grazing Conference set for August in Kearney

          Ranch dog health: Veterinarian covers key health risks ranch dogs are up against

          Ranch dog health: Veterinarian covers key health risks ranch dogs are up against

          South Dakota Grassland Productivity Outlook

          South Dakota Grassland Productivity Outlook

          Kansas wheat farmers reap benefits of seed genetics

          Kansas wheat farmers reap benefits of seed genetics

          Crop

          Rain relates to nitrogen, corn

          Rain relates to nitrogen, corn

          Twenty-five years of irrigation data shows shifting trends at county-level

          Twenty-five years of irrigation data shows shifting trends at county-level

          Mobile Irrigation Testing Lab creates informed irrigation decisions with farmers

          Mobile Irrigation Testing Lab creates informed irrigation decisions with farmers

          Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

          Grasshoppers move in early due to drought

          Livestock

          The economics of creep feeding

          The economics of creep feeding

          Nebraska grazing exchange strengthens producer connections, supports livestock resilience

          Nebraska grazing exchange strengthens producer connections, supports livestock resilience

          Building better cows

          Building better cows

          Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

          Research efforts examine new way to sterilize flies to fight New World screwworm

          Rural Life

          Iowa barn tour to feature historic round barns

          Iowa barn tour to feature historic round barns

          Do sporting and working dogs need different nutrition?

          Do sporting and working dogs need different nutrition?

          Defend your dogs from fleas and ticks

          Defend your dogs from fleas and ticks

          Volunteers make 1,000 kolaches ahead of Cattlemen's Ball

          Volunteers make 1,000 kolaches ahead of Cattlemen's Ball

          Grain Bid Lookup

          CME Logo Copyright © 2018 - Powered by AgriCharts, a Barchart.com, Inc. company. Market data provided by Barchart Market Data Solutions. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice, and is delayed per exchange requirements. User Agreement applies.

          Featured Auction Ads

          Grand Forks Area Auction
          Auctions
          Featured

          Grand Forks Area Auction

          Upcoming Auction
          Auctions
          Featured

          Upcoming Auction

          Farmer Today Auction Calendar
          Auctions
          Featured

          Farmer Today Auction Calendar

          Dealer and Farmer Machinery Auction • Aug. 25 - 10AM
          Auctions
          Featured

          Dealer and Farmer Machinery Auction • Aug. 25 - 10AM

          Marketplace

          Find the equipment you're looking for

          • Tractors
          • Combines
          • Harvesters
          • Planting
          • Misc Equipment
          • Hay Equipment
          • Trailers
          • Trucks
          • Livestock
          • Seed
          • Feed/Hay
          AgUpdate
          • Facebook
          • Twitter
          • Contact Us
          • Advertise with Us
          • Newsletters
          Prefer us on Google

          Sites & Partners

          • Agri-View
          • Cattle Seller
          • Farm & Ranch Guide
          • Farm & Ranch Plains Edition
          • Illinois Farmer Today
          • Iowa Farmer Today
          • Livestock Roundup
          • Midwest Marketer
          • Midwest Messenger
          • Missouri Farmer Today
          • The Prairie Star
          • Tri-State Neighbor

          Services

          • Tractors
          • Combines
          • Harvesters
          • Planting
          • Hay Equipment
          • Trucks & Trailers
          • Livestock
          • Seed, Feed, & Hay

          © Copyright 2026 AgUpdate, 707 S 13th Street Tekamah, NE 68061

          A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

          Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences

          Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.

          • Notifications
          • Settings
          You don't have any notifications.

          Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.

          Topics

          Breaking News