Agriculture News

During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
Corn futures are fractionally mixed, soybeans slightly higher and winter wheat futures are under pressure. Cattle and lean hog futures are higher to start the week...
December placements down slightly less than expected
Three farmer-owned coops release their semi-annual appraisal update of 93 benchmark farms.
We uncover the caveats of considering government programs when marketing grain.
D4 level drought conditions induced in northern Arkansas
Warmer than usual temperatures are expected to impact soil moisture levels
How quickly will La Niña exit this year, and when will El Niño enter the picture? Not all meteorologists agree with NOAA or one another, but the timing could have a major impact on weather this spring and summer.
What if you only had to give your info to USDA once? NRCS Chief Bettencourt says that’s the goal, one file for FSA, NRCS and other agencies within USDA, so staff can get back to the basics of better serving farmers.