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The Kansas Wheat Quality Council’s 2021 winter wheat tour wrapped up after making it’s way across the state. And the 2021 yield potential is high. Scouts uncovered the highest tour average on record going back to 2000.

Farmers are among the most-qualified people to help address greenhouse gases (GHGs) and related climate issues, according to a new report commissioned by the Farm Journal Foundation.

The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday it will start erasing an estimated $4 billion dollars in debt to minority farmers in June, as it seeks to address racial discrimination.

The undertaking is so big that the agency employs two different surveys.

Gated tile systems can help deal with troublesome issues.

China’s appetite for new crop corn is now sitting in uncharted waters. China has committed to purchasing 321.2 million bushels, or 8.15 million metric tons, since May 10, and analysts say there are two main drivers.

If you still have 80,000 to 90,000 viable plants after a frost, you’ll likely be money ahead to leave that crop in the field.

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index soared to a reading of 78.8, up from the 69 posted in April. The survey also found 60.6% of bank CEOs reported a local economy that expanded from April to May.

This week Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss fast internet for rural America as Democrats could still “go alone” on infrastructure bill.

USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows corn planting jumped 10 points in a week, now sitting at 90% complete. Only two states are seeing planting progress behind the five-year average.