Agriculture & Agricultural Markets (Test)
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USDA Exports: China, unknown buy soybeans
The 2026-27 marketing year for corn and soybeans began Sept. 1. Stay up to date on the latest flash sale announcements.
California farm wage law sparks industry backlash
Farm Progress America: New $19.75 minimum wage for farm labor raises concerns over rising costs, food prices and competition from lower-cost growing regions.
Ask these questions before slashing herbicide programs
Talkin’ Weeds: It might be tempting to cut back on herbicide programs to save money, but it could cost you more in the long run.
Don’t miss first-ever World Food Prize Iowa Master Farmer panel
Join others interested in agriculture and food issues at an Iowa Master Farmer panel slated for Oct. 21 at the World Food Prize Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines.
Price certainty is powerful perk for winter canola
Winter canola is giving Illinois farmers something rare in agriculture: price certainty. Here’s how farmers are growing this crop, plus a look at contracts.
Barn2Door helps rebuild farmer-consumer connection
For almost 12 years, Barn2Door has helped operations like North Dakota’s Bartlett Farms reach urban consumers and build meaningful connections with the families they feed.
Biofuels create consistent local demand farmers need
As tense geopolitics and extreme weather create price volatility, biofuels plants provide U.S. farmers with price support, year-round local demand and stronger basis.
Can your farm shop hold up to winter weather?
Take time early this winter to inspect your shop see what repairs need to be made. Catching problems early can save time, money and pain later on.
FFA Star Farmer builds competitive show cattle genetics at 18
Beau Ann Graves is still making breeding decisions for her farm from her college campus.
Small town steps up to save rare stone-barn treasure
Barn Stories: Built with fieldstones, the Krause barn displays granite, quartz, gneiss and expert 1903 craftsmanship that still stands strong today.
Sunbelt Ag Expo draws new ag tech, innovation to one location
The 48th Sunbelt Ag Expo will run Oct. 20-22 in Moultrie, Ga. More than 800 exhibitors will showcase the latest in ag technology and farming practices.
How to navigate the health insurance landscape as a farm family
Employer plans, ACA marketplace, health care sharing ministries, Farm Bureau plans and direct primary care are all options farmers have for health insurance. Here’s how they stack up.
Lindsay invests $90M to modernize Nebraska facility
Automation and robotics upgrade center-pivot production for quality and efficiency.
These tractors prioritize power, comfort and efficiency
What’s New From the Shows: 2026 brings major tractor upgrades: higher horsepower, faster road speeds, smarter transmissions, new cabs and even a $5 reflector motor.
Crop Progress: Corn quality shifts 2 points higher
Soybean quality held steady in the week through Oct. 11.
U.S. ethanol exports hit 5-month high on biofuel demand
Farm Progress America: U.S. ethanol and DDG exports surge as new biofuel mandates could push U.S. cropland for fuel toward 70 million acres by 2030, lifting corn and soybean demand.
How to sleep easy: Sell the corn, buy the call
Ag Marketing IQ In Depth: Here’s a breakdown of how buying a March call in corn tallies at about half the average cost of storage. The difference? Defining risk rather than hoping for higher prices.
Use these tax strategies when buying or selling farmland
Land Sales: Keep these options in mind to save money come tax season.
Farmland auctions in Kansas pick up through September
Land Sales: The number of Kansas farmland auctions rose into September, with more on the docket for the rest of fall.
When harvest gets hard
Where I Come From: It’s not truly harvest until we’re hit with the impending rain, stomach flu and breakdown trifecta. It’s not truly harvest until I’m at my wit’s end.
60% of Ohio farms entered 2026 with decreased cash reserves
The Farm Business Analysis Program shows farms are in financial strain, with increased borrowing as operating expenses continue to climb.
UMN dairy judging team clinches historic fourth consecutive win
The University of Minnesota’s dairy judging team delivered a commanding performance at World Dairy Expo, securing its fourth consecutive national championship with an impressive 41-point lead over second place.
5 things you need to know about soybean residue
Soybean Source: Residue can impact next year’s crop performance. After harvest, it’s worth your time to assess a field’s residue patterns.
Bring breakeven prices into budget discussion
Understanding where your farm breaks even provides information that allows you to make more informed crop and marketing decisions.
Harvest brings promise, pressure for Maryland farmer
Field Snapshot: Chris Weaver's harvest hits a snag, but the real challenge will be making the numbers work.
Quality health insurance is vital for farm families, farmworkers
Quality health insurance protects farmers and their families from financial devastation. Here’s how to find coverage that actually fits your operation’s needs.
Drought takes a toll on Texas pumpkins
Extreme temperatures and reduced rainfall cut pumpkin yields in Texas by about a third. Approximately 1,200 acres were grown in the state this year.
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