There was a slight uptick in agricultural producers’ sentiment in October, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 4 points to a reading of 110. The improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers’ improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as...

Unit sales of 4WD ag tractors continued growing in the U.S. in October, making a strong opening of the final quarter of 2023, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced-fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science...

The outgoing chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says strong exports help add value to U.S. beef, pork, and lamb. 

Michael Swanson, the Chief Agricultural Economist with Wells Fargo, says cash is king in a time of high interest rates. “It gives farmers the opportunity to set their own course.” The Federal Reserve has raised benchmark interest rates four times in 2023, and it’s unclear when interest rates might...

In recent years, blockchain technology has gained significant attention for its potential to transform various industries. One sector that is now embracing this revolutionary technology is the livestock industry. Blockchain is being used to improve transparency, traceability, and overall efficiency...

American agriculture is poised for enormous opportunities in the global marketplace — but only if farmers and ranchers adopt a mindset to adapt and innovate quickly to meet the demand, says Gregg Doud, CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).

From ocean port congestion and labor strikes to low river levels, railway service shortfalls and a nexus of state and federal freight regulation, farmers and ranchers are well acquainted with transportation disruptions. One effective, albeit costly, way to buffer against these disruptions is...

Last weekend, with a whopping 72,954 registered attendees at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo waiting in anticipation and hundreds of thousands watching from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the National FFA Organization announced its 2023-24 National FFA...

On April 8, 2023, three Virginia game wardens walked past no-trespassing signs, entered Highlander’s private land, proceeded to his legal food plot, and stole his game camera—without a warrant.

The AgTruckTrader Pro Rodeo Team believes in the power of giving back and needs your help deciding which charity to support. Our Pro Rodeo team members are passionate about these incredible organizations, and we want your input and the input of farmers/ranchers in your area to make a real impact on...

The Marengo Trailblazers 4-H club makes meals to deliver to farmers during a busy season. The project started a couple years ago and has evolved to be a box of cooked meals including a beef sundae with potatoes, corn and rolls.

U.S. soybean meal exports set a record at an estimated 13.2 million tons in marketing year 2022/23 (October-September), valued at nearly $7 billion, driven by increased soybean crush to supply feedstock oil for growing U.S. biomass-based diesel production. The new record came from substantial...

Political dysfunction, a healthy ag economy, lack of urgency and the start of a presidential election year. These are all reasons leading agricultural economists to cast doubts on Congress’ ability to pass a new Farm Bill this year, as well as anticipate a strong possibility the legislation will...

While global fertilizer use dropped 7% in 2022, Rabobank analysts estimate an increase in usage by 3% for 2023. On the pricing side, Rabobank forecasts a positive outlook for fertilizer purchasing through 2024.