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A new report details the need for more ag funding to address existing weeds, insects and diseases as well as agronomic problems that have yet to reach U.S. shores.
Elevated levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of ‘serious concern’ over the next eight weeks, say researchers.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposes rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. If the proposal goes into effect, it could potentially lead to DEF systems no longer being required in tractors, trucks and other equipment using diesel-powered engines — a decision many farmers and others in the ag community would applaud.
A 25-page criminal complaint alleges the researcher and her boyfriend were attempting to bring Fusarium graminearum into the country. The fungus causes significant diseases in a number of food crops, including corn, wheat, barley, soybeans and rice. Toxins from the fungus are harmful to humans and livestock.
A new report from Terrain answered three pressing questions about the evolving global economic dynamics
As labor shortages in the ag industry persist, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B programs.
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
As federal policy decisions tend to heavily impact rural industries, the outcome of the 2024 election promises to significantly shape the rural economy in the year ahead. CoBank’s annual report outlines what to expect.
When times are tough is when farmers need their trusted advisers the most, says Greg Martinelli.
A coalition of over 270 local, state and federal trade associations signed a letter urging President Biden and the administration to use all of its authorities to get the ports open and get the parties back to the negotiating table.
How much is a farm at risk from a technical tsunami?
John Newton, former Senate Ag Committee economist and now executive head at Terrain, highlights three priorities and a timeframe for a final farm bill.
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has released a new study that takes a dissects the interactions between farmers and ag professionals.
Mike Steenhoek, executive director at the Soy Transportation Coalition, shares what the collapse could mean for the supply chain.
Steve Cubbage provides insights on the five areas expected to have the biggest impact on agriculture this year.
Alan Hoskins, president of American Farm Mortgage, shares his expectations for the economy and how it changes the buying process.
On Monday, February 5 the news of Bill Northey’s passing quickly spread through the agriculture industry, of which he dedicated his professional life to serving.
This month’s Rural Mainstreet Index marks the fifth-straight month where the index has been below the growth neutral mark.
The survey uses records from ag retailers to measure the use of cover crops, nutrient management and conservation tillage and no-till by Iowa growers.
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of two of Iowa’s trespass laws on Jan. 8. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says this is a win for both Iowans and the country. Here’s why.
Mark Faust shares objectives in seven key areas that can intensify your operation’s vision, divergence and focus.
The availability of livestock workers was ranked as more limited than crop workers and finding long-term help seen as more difficult than temporary help due to the seasonal nature of the ag industry.
The Panama Canal is now cutting its daily ship transits by half this winter due to severe drought.
Though inflation is currently high, Indiana ag lender Joe Kessie doesn’t expect a repeat of what he experienced in his early career for three main reasons.
The shift to El Nino brings several changes to the upcoming winter.
KENT Corporation will celebrate the grand opening of the Iowa State University KENT Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex on Sept. 8.