During a snowy winter day at a lender's conference in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, a lender asked a good question to one of the speakers. “What is the cost of keeping working capital and cash when inflation deflates real purchasing power?”

This is a story that makes one continue to believe in humanity. If it were not for the kindness of these farmers, a young man named David and his family members would not have been able to win back the family farm in Nebraska.

Algae farming, also known as "algaculture," has gained increasing attention recently for its potential applications in various fields. From food and fuel to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, algae farming has enormous potential for sustainable development.

U.S. dairy exports maintained their record streak for the third time in 2022. Matt Herrick, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications, with the International Dairy Foods Association shares that new value and volume records were set last year. “It’s been off the charts.” “Ag exports...

Growth in farm real estate values remains strong but shows signs of easing slightly alongside higher interest rates. The average interest rates on farm loans increased from record lows at the beginning of 2022 to decade highs by December.Despite the rapid rise in rates, the value of farmland...

Here’s a little quiz: Which meat did U.S. consumers eat the most of in 2022?

Farmers from across North America at Top Producer Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, made it clear there is one issue top of mind: South American soybean production. 

Some farmers are concerned about attracting and retaining employees ahead of the 2023 season. North Central Indiana Farmer Scott Smith raises corn, soybeans, and processing tomatoes and says it’s becoming more challenging to find seasonal workers. “We depend a lot on seasonal labor and there’s a...

Plant-based meat looked poised to change the world — but then Americans stopped buying it. 

Following a sharp increase to close out 2022, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer had a modest increase in January, up 4 points to a reading of 130. The rise in sentiment was primarily attributable to better expectations for the future as the Future Expectations Index improved by 5...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released their sales report for January 2023. As expected, sales of smaller tractors of 100 HP or less were down for the first month of the year. However, sales of 4WD tractors were only down 2.2%, due in large part to lack of availability....

The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022, with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

This past Sunday, a little football game called the Super Bowl was played for the 57th time. If it weren’t for farmers and ranchers, millions of people would have to find another way to spend their Sunday evening. So, exactly how did agriculture impact Super Bowl LVII?

Representatives from 17 industries have filed a lawsuit attempting to overturn the Biden administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Among the agriculture groups listed as plaintiffs are the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Matagorda County Farm Bureau, the National...

A new study shows people who eat dairy products have lower rates of cardiovascular disease than those who avoid them.