Agricultural producers’ sentiment dipped slightly for the second month in a row, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index fell 9 points to a reading of 106 in September. Producers expressed concern about their current situation as well as future prospects for their farms. The...

The cost of purchasing a turkey could be lower this Thanksgiving, thanks to a drop in avian influenza cases and a recovery of the turkey population in the United States. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economists analyzed turkey and egg prices in the latest Market Intel report, which states...

Farmers use soil, sun, water and nutrients that have existed for millions of years to produce food that sustains people around the world. But one often overlooked aspect of farming is the evolution of agricultural technology.

Did you know that the rate of suicide among farmers is 3.5 times higher than the general population? It’s a startling statistic and a sign of the daily stress that comes with farming.  

Americans opened their wallets to spend a record amount on food last year, even when inflation is considered, partly because they like the convenience of take-out and restaurant food, said two USDA economists. Outlays on food away from home grew by an inflation-adjusted 11 percent last year at the...

Twin grails that changed U.S. history—a pair of steel, moldboard plows crafted in the flesh by the hands of John Deere and bought directly from the American titan’s Illinois shop in 1839 and 1840—sit behind unassuming garage doors on Sam Shaff’s Iowa farm.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says exports have been significant for the pork industry in 2023.

A fuel market expert says permanent year-round sales of E15 could help reduce gas prices across the country.

Move over Iowa, there’s a new record farmland sale on the books. A piece of Missouri farmland underwent rapid-fire bidding, which racked the final price tag up to $34,800 per acre. The recent sale now beats out the previous record of $30,000 per acre in Iowa.

American farm families feed, fuel, and clothe America. A new survey from the American Sugar Alliance shows that American voters recognize the importance of agriculture and want Congress to prioritize American farmers in the next Farm Bill, provide them with a strong and reliable safety net, and...

In an interview at this year’s Farm Progress Show, New Holland Brand President Carlo Lambro says the company is looking to remove several other manufacturer brands from its dealer network in the future to “clean” the network as much as possible. This will be part of a larger plan to revitalize the...

The CEO of CattleFax says tighter beef supplies are coming.  

A nationwide study by Aimpoint Research, a global, strategic intelligence firm, has revealed how farmers and ranchers have adapted to tremendous volatility and a post-pandemic world with heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The syndicated report, Farmer of the Future 2.0, builds on...

Mortgage interest rates just hit a twenty-year high, topping 7%. This is faintly amusing to some of us as our first home had a 7% interest rate thanks to the VA, and we celebrated what a bargain it was.