Practice makes it better. Crop and livestock producers tend to get more opportunities when they pay close attention to volatile markets and expenses.
- By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything from crop insurance to nutrition assistance nearly two months after the House passed a farm bill proposal.
- By Benjamin Herrold, Missouri Farmer Today
Alpha-gal syndrome continues to be a concern as the condition expands its geographic area.
- By Jeff DeYoung, For Iowa Farmer Today
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — As the United States of America marks 250 years, towns across the Midwest will celebrate the U.S. along with their immigrant roots.
- Sue Roesler
A North Dakotan farmer had a seat at the table when U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew N. Ferguson announced the investigation of fertilizer price hikes at a McKinney, Texas, farm shop after hearing farmers complain about high fertilizer costs that have risen sharply since 2020.
- Sue Roesler
Energy prices are continuing to drive inflation up – 4.2 percent – the highest rate since 2023, according to Bryon Parman, NDSU Extension agricultural finance specialist.
- Andrew Chung Reuters
The decision overturned a jury verdict in Missouri awarding $1.25 million to a man who said he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after years of exposure to glyphosate in Roundup.
- By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
A Star-Spangled tractor proudly flying Old Glory greets travelers along U.S. Highway 212 in central South Dakota.
- By Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) --The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House.
- Benjamin Herrold
Nathan Woehr’s grandpa gave him a small piece of land to get started farming. It was 2012, a year infamous for one of the worst droughts in recent history.
- Jeff DeYoung
OSCEOLA, Iowa — Jason and Amy Boyer moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa 30 years ago with the dream of being able to farm full time. That dream also included having a farm they could pass on to their children.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Transition planning isn’t all about finances. Feelings play a big role.
- By Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Nearly half of U.S. Department of Agriculture employees will be furloughed during the federal government shutdown, though key programs that support nutrition, forest preservation and wildfire prevention, the most pressing plant and animal diseases and agricultural commodity assessments will …
- Crystal Reed
DECATUR, Ill. — The first day of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur Aug. 26-28 brought blue skies and pleasant temperatures.
- By Tim Kenyon, Iowa Farmer Today
Solar and wind energy advocates contend that growth potential is practically endless.
- By Crystal Reed, Illinois Farmer Today
Reaching out to others in their time of need is something common in rural communities, but usually that is to fulfill a need within in the community. Sometimes these acts of kindness cross state lines.
- Benjamin Herrold
Five years ago this month, many aspects of life ground to a halt or saw major changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Janelle Atyeo
Lately, the breakneck speed at which the Trump administration has issued new policies has added another layer of uncertainty just ahead of planting season.
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Winter is officially here, and for farmers and rural property owners, it’s time to make your post-frame building work harder.
- Janelle Atyeo
BOONE, Iowa — Federal agencies are cracking down on meat and poultry marketed to consumers under labels such as “antibiotic-free,” “free range” and “raised using regenerative practices.”
- Kristin Danley-Greiner
The state of Iowa made history June 14-16 when NASCAR came to town. For the first time, the NASCAR Cup Series hosted an event at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Top drivers competed in the Iowa Corn 350. It was the culmination of Summer Race Weekend in Newton, which began with the Atlas 150 (AR…
- Crystal Reed
The Illinois legislature wrapped up its spring session May 29 with mixed results for several pieces of legislation related to agriculture that were under consideration.
- Benjamin Herrold
Barns dot the rural landscape, reminders of farm history and heritage. Beverly Thomas grew up working on a farm and fell in love with barns from a young age.
- By Brenden Moore, Lee Enterprises
SPRINGFIELD, Ill — After seemingly being declared dead for the second year in a row, a late legislative push sprouted new hope that the soybean would be designated as the official state bean of Illinois.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Jessica Groskopf, University of Nebraska Extension agricultural economist, for the university’s Cropwatch website.