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Successfully marketing grain is one of the biggest challenges most farmers face. Tight margins, weather uncertainty and global trade issues can quickly derail the best laid plans. 

Shortly after the White House announced the imposition of steel tariffs on Mexico, Canada and the EU, threats of retaliatory tariffs ensued, many of which will hurt farmers.

China dropped its probe on Friday, retreating from a dispute that had upended global grains markets.

Chinese state media on Monday praised a significant dialing back of trade tension with the United States, saying China had stood its ground and the two countries had huge potential for win-win business cooperation.

Farmers worldwide are feeling the pinch as fuel costs rise to near four-year highs just as they plant and harvest their fields, eroding agricultural income already hamstrung by depressed crop prices.

Exposure to farms seems to reduce the risk of allergy sensitivity, even among adults, and living close to a livestock farm in particular might curb common allergies, a Dutch study suggests.

A weather pattern known as La Nina created drought conditions, and subsequent wildfires, across the U.S. Great Plains has faded, But its weather cousin, El Nino, may develop, according to the Climate Prediction Center.

Rep. Conaway thinks the farm bill will be on the House by mid-May.

The American Farm Bureau Federation released its annual report of the farmer's share of the food dollar.

Several health-care companies are examining options for their animal-health business looking to replicate the success of Zoetis Inc., whose shares have almost tripled in value since it separated from Pfizer Inc. in 2013.

Unless yields soar to never-before-seen highs, the United States this summer will certainly harvest the smallest corn crop in three years since the production volume may not be padded by a boost in plantings.

Throughout U.S. farm country tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting costs for equipment and infrastructure and causing some farmers and agricultural firms to scrap purchases and expansion plans.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s stingy forecast for domestic corn plantings could be one of the first signposts toward an increasingly bullish corn environment over the next year or so.

The debate over spring plantings in the United States always heats up this time of year, but lately the topic is particularly hot.

The U.S. will shield a list of allies including Europe, Australia, South Korea, Argentina and Brazil from steel and aluminum tariffs that take effect on Friday, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

The March Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) is released.

U.S. corn merchants have sold in excess of 650 million bushels since early January, shockingly more than usual for any time of year.

Kansas is currently has 81.77% of land classified as D1 Moderate by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The recent dry-spell has led Governor Jeff Colyer to declare a drought designation to aid farmers and ranchers.

Farmers are predicted to plant 2 million acres more soybeans this compared to 2017, according to Allendale’s annual nationwide producer survey.

The Department of Transportation has granted another 90 day waiver to agriculture transporters for implementation of electronic logging devices.

This steel and aluminum tariff talk is concerning to the ag industry, especially equipment.

Russia may have hacked people's thoughts on GMOs in addition to their political views.

Top U.S. grains merchant Archer Daniels Midland Co has proposed a takeover of Bunge Ltd, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, a move that could set up a battle for Bunge with Switzerland-based rival Glencore Plc.

Bone-chilling cold across the U.S. farm belt riled agriculture markets at midweek as concerns over crop damage and delayed export shipments sent prices of key food commodities soaring.

A small portion of the conference bill that many anticipate Congress will vote on today addresses a key issue left out of the initial language: Section 199.

A decade after the start of the Great Recession, rural counties remain well below their pre-recession employment level.

Walking away from NAFTA has the potential to cause shock waves in the domestic economy, particularly for agriculture.

President Donald Trump, who inspired millions of supporters last year in places like Morgan County, Ohio, has been losing his grip on rural America.

If you use liquid manure to fertilize your corn, there’s now an easier way to mix Instinct nitrogen stabilizer.