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In the first three months of 2025 there were 88 chapter 12 filings. In 2024 for the full year, there were 216 farm bankruptcies.

University of Waterloo research shows a single, targeted herbicide application from a spray drone can suppress invasive weed species in wetlands with over 99% effectiveness.

The new rule is part of the Trump administration’s directives to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies across the federal government.

An Indianapolis-based agricultural cooperative has found a new way to recruit its next generation of employees.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says California’s actions under Proposition 12 fly in the face of Federal jurisdiction and regulation over food production and safety under the Egg Products Inspection Act.

Latin American climatech company Kilimo partners with Microsoft and Netafim in a private-private partnership to shift Central Valley irrigators from flood to drip.

MFA has 45,000 farmer-owners and 150 locations in Missouri and adjacent states.

Are crop biologicals poised for a parabolic growth spurt? Pam Marrone, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp., dove deeper into the topic with certified crop advisers during a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies.

Many early-planted soybeans in the Midwest are in the R2 to R3 growth stages now, ideal treatment timing for most disease issues. Agronomists offer three reminders to help you make the call — plus a fourth tip on herbicide rescue treatments.

The thought in some ag circles is that the One Big Beautiful Bill is a farm bill prototype or laying the groundwork for its development. Farmers and Sen. John Boozman weigh in with their perspectives.