Agriculture News
After years of losses, debt is piling up and new government payments won’t fill the hole. At a breaking point, more farmers are expected to leave the business this year, some by choice, others forced out by lenders.
USDA increased the national corn yield 0.5 bu. per acre, as well as planted (98.8 million acres) and harvested acreage (91.3 million).
Ken Ferrie gives some practical tips on how you can rely more on facts and less on your gut to reduce management mistakes and achieve better cropping outcomes.
If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar.
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A detailed look at expectations for the data dump
1995 may offer the best guide to what’s ahead for the greenback: BofA
Prioritizing projects with a clear path to fast returns and lower costs can help you weather current economic challenges, say ag industry experts.
Spotty precipitation limited widespread shifts
2026 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Quick Exit, El Niño’s Potential and the Signals Farmers Should Watch
Meteorologists predict a quick La Niña exit, with a 75% chance of transitioning to ENSO-neutral by Jan-March. Expect neutral conditions to persist through at least late spring with a growing chance of El Niño in 2026.