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Having your information compromised is a matter of when, not if, says Chris Sherman from Tech Support Farm.
Arlan Suderman says the U.S. is strengthening ties with Argentina to counter China’s growing influence — a global strategy that’s leaving many U.S. farmers and ranchers feeling sidelined.
Bayer Plus Rewards began in 2019 offering marketing offers based on the purchase of multiple products.
Beijing’s refusal to buy American and its pivot to Brazil could be less about economics and more to do with politics. “It’s a calculated decision about control and national leverage, not about getting the cheapest beans,” says one ag economist.
Here’s how accelerated consolidation could change the way agriculture looks in the future.
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Local testing and breeding lead the way in new soybean variety development.
Farm economists say today’s ag slowdown “isn’t a collapse, but it’s a grind.” From trade woes to rising costs and consolidation, experts warn recovery could take time, even as livestock markets stay strong.
Some row-crop growers are converting acres, banking on long-term opportunities with beef. Others are staying the course with crops but embracing ways to add some dollars to their bottom line in the short-term.
The company leaders say this acquisition highlights the trend of partnering institutional and asset management firms with specialized farm management companies.
University of Minnesota soybean breeders are working to increase oil content in soybeans from around 22% to closer to 30%, a crop with higher oil that could cater to emerging demand.
On Wednesday, Secretary Rollins announced a plan for American ranchers and consumers as Trump posted comments on social media regarding tariff impact on beef prices.
AgZen’s first product, RealCoverage, can be bolted onto any sprayer and is the world’s only sensor and AI-based system that measures and optimizes the number of drops of crop protection products applied to crops.
Kevin Marcus gives insights from U.S. to South America to China growing and harvest seasons.
The new product also addresses other key issues in soybeans like frogeye leaf spot and septoria brown spot.
Its new Amiga lineup features integration with Bonsai Intelligence, low-clearance vehicles and off-road capabilities.
The three companies will unify as Sumitomo Biorational Company starting in April 2026
The senior senator from Iowa says the president ‘has to’ get an agreement made that will enable trade between China and the U.S. to resume.
When complete, the facility will produce 66,000 gallons of product every month.
The company says its 2025 meal basket offers a full holiday feast at the lowest price since it started the program.
In May 2025, the Corps dropped authority over the property of Caleb and Rebecca Linck, bypassing a historic SCOTUS ruling protecting landowners from overregulation.
NWS Response Playbook developed as a resource to help animal health officials and responders manage and adapt their response if New World screwworm is found in the U.S.
Economic conditions and outlook weigh heavier on crops rather than livestock operations.
The impact of disease and dry conditions are becoming increasingly evident as combines roll. More than 70% of farmers report steady or lower yields in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
The Climate Prediction Center says there’s a 71% chance of La Niña conditions developing from October through December, while also issuing a La Niña Watch. However, one meteorologist expects La Niña to make a quick exit.
With low commodity prices and higher input costs, identifying hybrids that are a good fit for your soil types and environmental conditions is more important than ever – and can give you a leg up on yield performance from the get-go next spring.
With at least 95% accuracy at key estimate timings in late July and early August, Growmark’s myFS agronomy platform gives its retail advisors and farmers new insights.
On average, a farmer needs three direct contacts to plan their seed purchases.
With contributing factors ranging from insect pressure to disease and environmental stressors this season, agronomists say farmers face hard decisions on when to combine their crop in affected fields.
The new technology is being evaluated in Farm Journal Test Plots this fall and catching a lot of farmer interest in the process. Check out our brief video showing the system at work in a central Illinois cornfield.
The government shutdown halts USDA marketing loans, cutting off a vital tool for farmers and adding financial strain during harvest season. Experts warn the impact could deepen.