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USDA’s latest insights show the two companies dominated U.S. retail seed sales for the three crops from 2018 through 2020. That is the most recent period for which market estimates are available.

The rate of groundwater withdrawal from aquifers is increasing in many parts of the country, and agricultural use in irrigation is accounting for much of that change. Climate change may be accelerating this trend.

Its first harvester was for strawberries, and last year it launched the apple harvester for use in Washington.

Nearly a quarter of corn and soybeans have been harvested for 2023.

Dave Swain draws on his experience from application equipment, ag retail and technology roles with his consulting business: Vision Technology Management.

After the government twice flooded a farmer’s home and 900 acres, killed his cattle, and insisted he foot the bill, the Supreme Court will hear the case.

With the government funding in place for now, work on a new farm bill can continue, with the same questions (timing, funding, Title 1 reform, etc.) still being unanswered.

We are closely monitoring the phosphate complex as the U.S. Department of Commerce could finalize a new 53% countervailing duty (CVD) on phosphate fertilizers from Russia by October 31, 2023.

It takes a gallon of water to grow an almond—but in addition to a tasty nut we get an economic boost, multipurpose materials, and a marvel to behold.