The deal reached this past weekend to end European Union (EU) retaliatory tariffs on U.S. corn and other goods in exchange for a halt to U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum is welcome news for American farmers, according to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “While the dispute centered...

Thanksgiving Expected To Be Most Expensive Holiday In History, American Farm Bureau Says – CBS New York (cbslocal.com)

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded a slight drop in producer sentiment in October, down 3 points to a reading of 121. The modest drop was part of a three-month slide for the index primarily due to producers' weakened perceptions for both current and future conditions in...

Deere employees continued their three-week-old strike on Wednesday after they voted to reject a second contract reached between the U.S. equipment manufacturer and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union that bumped up wages and bonuses.

Each year during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six students are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary, and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern, and western regions.

The USDA says corn harvest advanced last week, while soybean harvest activity is now slower than normal. Weather was mixed in the Midwest and Plains, including heavy late week precipitation in parts of the region.As of last Sunday, 74% of U.S. corn is harvested, compared to 66% both a week ago and...

The Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Arkansas has developed a series of videos intended to help growers develop stronger connections to customers.  

According to the National Retail Federation, 44% of Americans plan to carve a pumpkin as part of their Halloween festivities this year. Have you ever wondered how far your jack-o’-lantern might have traveled to reach your doorstep?

University of Missouri’s livestock economist, Scott Brown, says he’s fairly optimistic about the cattle market over the next several months, especially as you look at the September placements. “The pre-report estimates actually would have suggested higher placements relative to a year-ago,” Brown...

An ag economist says global cotton demand could reach a record high this year, levels not seen since the great recession. CoBank’s Rob Fox recently told Brownfield News Network that the market is being amplified by supply chain disruptions.“Spinners making thread and so on can’t get the cotton on...

Labor remains a top priority for apple growers as worker shortages in the agriculture industry continue.

Supply chain bottlenecks and shipping issues are leaving some farmers uneasy during harvest. Greg Greving who farms in Central Nebraska says he was left waiting in the spring for parts and is worried that might happen again. “To have a tractor down for three weeks during planting, and even more so...

Josh Humphreys knew there were those in his community who struggled to find their next meal. He saw it firsthand through his church’s own food bank. So, last year, his family donated 11 hogs to Southside Baptist Church in Fulton, Missouri, to be given away to people in need.

Another key point of discussion that emerged during the recent AgPack Partner Summit was collaboration. It was a topic that was intertwined in many of the discussions. Ways to improve the visibility of the CAD program and AgPack through cross-marketing and social media appeared to be on everyone’s...

For agriculture, 2021 has revealed several risks and uncertainties, but it is important not to lose sight of an overall positive story.