An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning in October.David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights says farmers will receive the higher payment from either the Ag Risk Coverage program or Price Loss Coverage program.

A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region.

Airable Research Lab is creating new soy-based products to help grow demand for U.S. soybeans.Jerry Bambauer farms in Auglaize County in Ohio and is a member of the United Soybean Board.

The assistant director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the University of Illinois says cash rental rates are expected to stay steady heading into next year.During a recentFarmDoc webinar, Dr. Juo-Han Tsay notes the recent market rally is being offset by high input costs, so rental...

Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell sharply in August.The USDA says placements of 1.617 million head were below pre-report estimates, dropping 9% on the year because of lower supplies, high feed costs, and ongoing drought in some of the major feeding areas. That’s the lowest placements...

A Nebraska farmer says the quality of U.S. corn has helped keep American producers competitive in global markets.

Dairy Outlook: Here’s why the balance between butterfat and protein matters to the U.S. dairy’s future.

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the Agriculture Act of 2026 out of committee. Senator Mitch McConnell’s vote allowed the farm bill to pass along party lines 12 to 11. The bill includes a provision for year-round E15 and mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef.

John Deere is the largest player in the U.S. agricultural machinery market, accounting for nearly 35 percent of sales, according to agricultural watchdog group Farm Action. Its grip is even stronger in major equipment markets such as large tractors and combines.

The USDA’s latest farm income data include state-level farm income estimates. While the latest state-level data are only available through 2025, the lagged data still reveal where farm financial pressures have been most challenging.

A leader with AGCO says expanding access to on-farm service is helping farmers make better use of their time during critical seasons.Stefan Caspari, senior vice president of customer success and North America ag, says AGCO’s FarmerCore initiative is a “We Come To You” service model.

Stronger demand is expected to tighten domestic new crop corn and soybean supplies.New crop corn carryout is now seen at 1.567 billion bushels, a decline of 86 million from August as cuts to beginning stocks and reduced 2026 production more than canceled out a lower feed and residual use figure....

A farm business management coach says the uptick in diesel prices will be noticeable on the farm as harvest continues.Bret Oelke with Innovus Agra tells Brownfield Ag News that a relatively small percentage of the farms he works with have locked in fall fuel prices before the recent increase.

New Holland is bringing artificial intelligence to the forage harvester with technology designed to keep the machine dialed in as conditions change. The new FR920 Forage Harvester, with 911 horsepower, uses ForageCam and AI-driven technology to continuously monitor crop and machine conditions and...

The CEO of drone manufacturer Hylio warns an evolving regulatory landscape could prove costly for ag applicators.