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A wave of retirements is creating an issue where a lot of experience is walking out of the door. Simultaneously, there’s an increased need for financial prowess in leadership.
USDA’s chief economist says 2026 brings moderating costs, slightly higher crop prices and shifting acreage, but he warns biofuels policy and global competition remain key wild cards for farm income.
Unlock higher corn yields and more profit potential by aligning N applications with peak uptake windows.
“As implementation moves forward, it is important that federal actions reflect real world supply chain dynamics,” Daren Coppock said. “Agricultural retailers are prepared to work with USDA and other federal partners to ensure existing distribution channels continue to serve farmers efficiently.”
The executive order outlines why and how USDA will ensure adequate supplies of elemental phosphates and glyphosate herbicides.
While the EPA has set federal regulations for 2026 applications, some states are implementing tighter calendar deadlines and temperature cutoffs.
“ARA commends Chairman G.T. Thompson for his leadership in advancing the 2026 Farm Bill and for his commitment to providing long term certainty for America’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural supply chain partners,” said ARA President & CEO, Daren Coppock.
From rethinking plant populations and fertility to SCO/ECO coverage, the two high-yield farmers share their plans for managing ongoing volatility.
Almost two years ago, then-new CEO Bill Anderson said it was his goal to have the legal liabilities “under control” by 2026.
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Recent 45Z Treasury guidance could improve outlook for biofuel feedstock premiums tied to carbon-intensity reductions in corn, soybeans and sorghum.
GDM announces a ‘realignment strategy’ for the U.S. to better position its soybean genetics and recent acquisition of AgReliant Genetics.
John Deere’s Deanna Kovar details how the company is cutting parts costs, adjusting production and responding to EPA moves on Right to Repair and DEF as farm income pressure keeps the ag equipment market in a downturn.
EPA eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and vehicle emission standards to save taxpayers $1.3 trillion.
Weskan Grain and local producers take on Union Pacific and K&O Railroad in an antitrust battle over access to the rehabilitated Towner Line.
Unverferth 60-Series Seed Runner is designed to deliver more operational efficiency for growers pressed for time and labor.
Beyond China’s political goodwill purchases and Brazil’s soybean showdown, the U.S. is eyeing a 30% surge in domestic processing. To stay resilient, farmers are advised to focus on profit margins rather than volume.
With the boxing legend declaring “processed food kills” and federal leaders pledging to redirect billions in nutrition dollars, the rollout delivered a forceful message in favor of fresh produce and whole proteins.
From basis bumps to climate‑smart premiums, here’s how growers can benefit as ethanol plants implement the Clean Fuel Production Credit.
The January Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows high input costs, weak prices, policy uncertainty and eroding trust in data have pushed many producers from planning for profitability to fighting for survival.
As fertilizer prices emerge as a top threat to profitability, analysts highlight structural supply issues and global trade shifts that leave little room for price relief despite growing domestic frustration.
While some producers managed to stay profitable in 2025, most struggled under tight margins, making them the exception rather than the rule, according to ag lender Alan Hoskins.
In addition to higher farm payments and better crop insurance, Paul Neiffer says the most overlooked impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill could be how farmers structure their operations.
New Farm Journal research explores six keys highlighting consolidation risk, regional divides and expansion sweet spots in a shifting landscape that prioritizes integrity and a tech mindset.
When Sam Krautscheid busted two outlaws, he peeled back the page on a plague of crime.
From incentives for conservation easements to a push for sustainable industrial growth, Gov. Bill Lee shares his strategy to protect the future of agriculture in Tennessee.
While inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, the outgoing president and CEO favors a pause on interest-rate reductions while noting AI’s potential to shift labor needs
In partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the goal of McDonald’s largest-ever investment in regenerative agriculture is to help cattle producers accelerate regenerative grazing practices.
Bigger roots, higher populations, and easier in-season access mean fertility programs should look different for these new hybrids.
Rep. Dusty Johnson and 47 lawmakers urge STB to review UP-NS merger’s impact on ag and competition.