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New John Deere 1 Series Round Balers are fast and efficient while capturing important bale data
John Deere's new 1 Series Round Balers help farmers ensure optimal moisture levels and consistent bale weights are maintained in every field, in every windrow and with every bale.

Interest rates drawing some investors away from ag land
Agricultural land price hikes are reported to be slowing in many regions this year, as higher interest rates provide investors with more choices.

Autonomy to headline 2023 Farm Progress Show
The 2023 Farm Progress Show is expected to showcase more autonomous technology than ever before.

The ripple effect of ag's immigrant challenges
As farmers and companies in the food and ag sector struggle to find workers, many have increasingly turned to recruiting foreign workers through visa programs, including H-2A. Demand for H-2A workers, who can take seasonal jobs on crop or livestock operations, has been skyrocketing.

56% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national good to excellent ratings for corn and soybeans declined slightly over the past week. That followed some extremely hot temperatures and dry conditions in many key growing areas.

K-State cattle experts offer tips to minimize weight loss when traveling to a sale site
While many people would love to see their weight decrease when crossing the scale, beef cattle producers selling cattle by the pound prefer to minimize weight loss animals experience from the farm to the sale facility, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.

USDA updates livestock disaster payment rate to assist producers hard-hit by heat and humidity
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced it is updating the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payment rate to support livestock producers in the Midwest who have lost cattle to the extreme heat and humidity experienced this summer.

Low Mississippi River levels back again
Mississippi River levels remain low for the second consecutive year, which could affect grain shipments in the new crop marketing year.

Miller-Meeks: Biggest challenge to rural healthcare is access
Inflation and consolidation of healthcare facilities have been huge challenges in maintaining access to healthcare in rural areas, an Iowa Republican lawmaker says.

Grazing warm-season forages gives cattle producers a fast-growing option
Warm-season annual forage grazing offers cattle producers a quick-growing option for those who are short on traditional perennial grass pastures.

Nunn introduces bipartisan legislation to expand opportunities for next generation of farmers
U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Next Generation of Farmers Act, to support new and beginning farmers with loans to purchase farmland.

EATS Act faces pushback
A bill that would prevent states from regulating interstate trade and agricultural practices is facing some pushback in Congress.

Alex Harrell's soybean plot yields 206.7997 bpa, sets new world record
Records are meant to be broken, and on Aug. 23, Georgia farmer Alex Harrell did just that, placing his name atop the list of the nation's most prodigious soybean growers.

New horizons for ag carbon markets and livestock sustainability
As the world begins to recognize the role livestock can play as a climate solution versus a climate culprit, the industry is creating goals and building a path to make a positive impact. One of the most significant obstacles: Creating economic sustainability for environmental solutions.

BRANDT breaks ground on Evelyn Brandt Thomas Ag Innovation Center
BRANDT, a leading retailer of professional agronomic services and manufacturer of specialty input products, has broken ground on the Evelyn Brandt Thomas Ag Innovation Center at the BRANDT Research Farm in Pleasant Plains, Illinois.

Purdue researcher's short corn has far-reaching potential for growers, industry and the environment
Gurmukh (Guri) Johal is a scientist, not a teller of fairy tales. But the Purdue professor of botany and plant pathology likens his recently patented genetic mutation in corn to “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.”

Agriculture barely mentioned in GOP debate, but energy and climate were key topics
Farmers came up just two times in the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday night, both times mentioned by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

Scope of FMMO hearing should be widened
Some dairy groups are protesting the limitations of Wednesday’s Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing to amend national milk pricing formulas.

Jones named FDA deputy commissioner of human foods
James “Jim” Jones has been selected by the Food and Drug Administration to serve as the first deputy commissioner for human foods, giving him a chance to direct and oversee reorganization efforts at the agency.

Cargill and BAR Technologies' ground-breaking wind technology sets sail, chartering a new lower-carbon path for the maritime industry
Cargill and BAR Technologies’ ground-breaking innovation, BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine sets sail on open waters, testing new technology that will bring cutting edge wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.

Consider supplementation strategies to stretch limited pasture resources
Drought conditions in portions of North Dakota are forcing some farmers and ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists.

Farm groups appeal to presidential candidates for new trade pacts
The Biden administration has so far opted not to enter into traditional, tariff-cutting free trade agreements, and farm groups are now turning to the large field of candidates hoping to be the next president to make the case for new trade deals.

Beef cow slaughter shift is first indicator of herd expansion
Improved grass conditions in some parts of cattle country combined with higher prices have some cattle producers considering herd expansion.

Survey reveals barriers to managing herbicide resistance
Farmers face many hurdles when attempting to effectively manage yield-robbing, herbicide-resistant weeds. According to a recent survey of crop advisers, those barriers most often include economics, management complexity and supply constraints, along with the perception that a "silver bullet" will eventually solve the issue.

Resources for helping cattle deal with heat stress
While we can’t control the heat, there are some things we can control to help cattle through it.

Conservation Board doubles Clean Water Indiana funding
The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) is allotting over $2 million in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grants for 2023, which is a $1 million increase over 2022.

Rice industry calls for further US action with India on export ban
The lead ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says the U.S. has been “heavily engaged” with the Indian government on agricultural issues, including India’s recent export ban of long grain, non-basmati rice.

Biofuels, refining interests wage fight over 2020-2022 RFS Rule
All sides continue to fight in an ongoing Renewable Fuel Standard lawsuit that could require the EPA to make changes to its 2020-2022 finalized rule.


