Sprawling skyscrapers requiring electricity and gas, a polluted, smog-filled skyline, insanely congested highways full of Green House Gas (GHG) emitting vehicles, and crowded living spaces amid a bustling, seemingly never restful, city. Does Los Angeles come to mind?

Boosted by large increases in most sales categories, U.S. farm exports mushroomed to a record $196.4 billion in the fiscal year that ended September 30, according to newly released Commerce Department data. Sales were 14% higher than the previous mark of $172.7 billion, set one year ago in fiscal...

Some farmers and ranchers across the Corn Belt have expressed concerns about the price and availability of diesel heading into winter. Fuel supplier Mansfield Energy, based in Georgia, recently issued an alert saying diesel shortages could be possible in the Southeastern part of the country.

Can U.S. agriculture stand between China and a war in Taiwan? According to economists, it can and is. “China’s own military released a report approximately two months ago that said the single main reason for China not to intervene in Taiwan directly is that the U.S. might see this as an excuse to...

A sizable portion of America's largest farmers "are unable to take advantage of many applications and services" on the internet because they don't have a connection or it is of poor quality, said a Purdue University survey released recently. The gap in access exists at the same time the sector is...

Since 2018, startup Nitricity has been working to make fertilizer in a different way than ever before.  The company refers to its process as “harnessing the power of lightning”. It has developed a system which requires three inputs: electricity, water, and air. 

The Federal Reserve Board released its October 2022 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District. The report included several observations pertaining to the U.S. agricultural economy.* Sixth District- Atlanta- Agricultural conditions in the...

According to a recent report from SeekingAlpha, Deere is expanding its factory in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and adding 70 jobs.

The 2022‐23 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2022‐2023 National FFA...

Traders are bracing for a fresh spike in grain prices after Russia’s exit from a deal allowing Ukraine crops to move from the Black Sea to the countries most in need. The sudden move by Russia has left leaders scrambling to rescue the UN-and-Turkey-brokered agreement credited with saving vulnerable...

Farmer sentiment was slightly lower in October as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped to a reading of 102. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices also declined this month.

Results of a study recently released by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts shows that the use of E30 in state non-flexible fuel vehicles for one year found no observable negative effects on vehicle performance or costs per mile.

Columbia Fruit Packers of Wenatchee and Frosty Packing of Yakima will merge to form New Columbia Fruit Packers after an investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown says the latest livestock slaughter report from the USDA indicates producers are liquidating cows and they aren’t holding back replacement heifers. Cows and replacement heifers are female breeding stock that would be used to produce more beef...

AccuWeather forecasts economic losses of $20 billion from the Mississippi River’s historically low water levels. Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok says the low levels have caused barge traffic to come to a near standstill, and he doesn’t expect any significant change in the levels until early next...