The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed record-breaking Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), marking a significant step forward in U.S. energy policy and a substantial victory for American farmers and the biofuels...

According to the sixth edition of RaboResearch’s global grains and oilseeds map, grains and oilseeds (G&O) trade continues to grow steadily and reached around 880 million metric tons in 2023/24, with an estimated value of $330 billion.

China has approved 106 new U.S. pork and poultry plants to export eligible products produced on or after June 12, Chinese Customs said in a notice on its website, which was when the approval was issued.

U.S. yogurt production hit a record 4.9 billion pounds in 2024, driven by growing protein demand. Major investments in yogurt facilities signal a bright future for dairy farmers. Demand for foods high in protein continues to grow as America’s population ages and people want to develop leaner,...

To get their whole milk and 2 percent products back into the nation’s schools, dairy farmers may have to accept some competition from non-dairy alternatives.

The Dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says a national shortage of veterinarians continues to impact rural communities.

Farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May 2021 as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index reached 158, 10 points higher than in April.

A recent study shows high oleic soybeans can improve milk production by about ten pounds per cow.

A 50-person trade delegation from Vietnam announced pledges to purchase more than $2 billion in U.S. agricultural goods, comprised of corn, soybeans, DDG’s, wheat, meat and timber, during a recent visit to the Iowa State Capitol.

A poultry and livestock economist says he’s watching to see if the egg market recovery stalls with the latest highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.

New York-based drone agriculture firm Stark Flight has released a new report detailing growth in the agricultural drone sector. "The Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report (2023/2024)" includes data on drone-related policy, new use cases, and statistics on drone use in the agricultural industry.

It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, they work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives...

Strong supply fundamentals continue to push cattle and beef prices higher, with new records on a nearly weekly basis into May.

The average cash rental rate for Iowa farmland decreased for the first time since 2019, according to the 2025 Cash Rental Rates for Iowa survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The statewide average fell by 2.9% to $271 per acre, down from a record-high $279 held over the...

Trying to figure out the grain market is difficult in the best of times. But in 2025, the smoke and mirrors are especially confusing. From Trump tariffs to artificial intelligence, motivations for moves vary by the day, if not the minute.