Ag lenders say economic conditions have softened and margins are thinner compared to recent years, but financial stress in agriculture should be limited this year.

Machinery exporters feel the biggest pinch as shipping is diverted to other ports.

Preliminary data indicates that prices for California pork products impacted by Proposition 12 rose on average 20% since the July 1, 2023 partial implementation. Pork loins have seen the largest impact with a 41% surge in pricing. However, as expected, products not covered by Prop 12, did not see...

As 2024 gears up to be a critical year for the future of American agriculture, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is preparing to showcase the Future of Food and Farming in the heart of Washington, D.C., during the 2nd Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall.

The recent purchase of Kubota of Denver by the Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group has many industry watchers scratching their heads and pondering possible changes afoot in farm machinery marketing.

Global supply shortages have hit toy shops in the U.S. and coffee producers in Brazil. In Canada, the country's liquid gold - maple syrup - is running low.

A reset in agriculture seems to be underway. For 10 straight months, the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor has tracked the health of the ag economy through the lens of ag economists. The anonymous survey is a gauge of 70 economists from across the country. In March, economists’ views on the ag economy...

Dairy farmers in the United States are raising their defenses to try to contain the spread of bird flu: banning visitors, cutting down trees to discourage wild birds from landing, and disinfecting vehicles coming onto their land.

For the second straight month, unit sales of 100+ horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S., according to the new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). March sales jumped 3.2% compared to last year, following February’s increase of 2.8% compared to 2023. Unfortunately, that...

In a recent report, two UC-Davis analysts highlighted that satisfying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) goals would require a significant increase in soybean plantings, almost by 50%. Conversely, relying solely on corn ethanol would necessitate a lesser increase in land area, around 9%, due to its...

March turkey hatchery numbers are pointing towards a tighter supply later this year. The USDA says the number of turkey eggs in incubation at the start of April were down 2% on the month and 9% on the year at 24.139 million, that, which once hatched, will head to facilities for raising throughout...

Although USDA released its Prospective Planting Report at the end of March, it was still a big topic of discussion into early April as producers are intending to plant fewer sunflower acres this year.

U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in March as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index increased to 114, marking a 3-point rise from February. The Index of Future Expectations climbed to 120, up by 5 points from February. A slight disparity between current and future indexes was...

USDA released its first Crop Progress Report of the 2024 growing season on April 1. Here’s a look at the most recent corn, oats, and wheat numbers.

Cotton acres are expected to rise 4% in 2024, a number that was a bit surprising to the trade. While that increase might be reflected in the June acreage report, another key question is if cotton demand can continue to find footing and support higher prices.