Friday, July 31, 2026 3:51PM CDT
USDA on Friday released its annual Land Values Summary report, covering both cropland and pasture. Nationally, cropland values topped $6,000 an acre for the first time, while pasture values also reached $2,000 an acre.
Six Republican senators and 12 GOP House members wrote to the secretaries of the departments of Homeland Security, Labor and State urging administrative actions to deal with growin...
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With the current struggles facing farmers, financial literacy becomes more important. Fewer programs, however, offer tools to help farmers make better financial decisions. The Exec...
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Southern rust reports indicate it might be a lighter year for the disease in 2026, but the first positive detections are being reported and scouting is recommended.
Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low comm...
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In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Roboti...
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With Statistics Canada's June seeded area forecast and in-crop yield estimates now available, AAFC updated its demand and ending stocks projections as well with a few interesting o...
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The U.S. has accomplished a lot in 250 years. Perhaps the best way to appreciate those accomplishments is by learning more about what they really are and how they truly came to be.
December corn is down 1 1/2 cents per bushel, November soybeans are down 1 1/2 cents, September KC wheat is down 5 1/4 cents, September Chicago wheat is down 5 1/2 cents, and MIAX September Minneapolis wheat is down 0.0150 cents.
Cattle futures closed higher Thursday as some light cash cattle trade was reported at higher prices than last week. Nearby feeder cattle spent some time in negative territory before finding strength. Hog futures posted another dismal day as the market correction continued.