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2026.01.20
How Two 10-Year-Old Farmers Are Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Two 10-year-old “young farmers” are inspiring peers by sharing farm experiences, promoting agriculture education, and using social media to shape positive views of farming’s future.
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2026.01.20
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture puts agriculture at the center of water policy, recognizing FAO’s leadership
At GFFA 2026, ministers from 60+ countries agreed agriculture must be central to water policy to tackle scarcity, praising FAO for turning global commitments into coordinated action.
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2026.01.19
Kansas Farmers Drive ROI Through Relationships, Sustainability, and Technology
Kansas farmers boost ROI by focusing on strong relationships, sustainability practices, and technology adoption, such as precision tools and data to improve efficiency and profitability.
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2026.01.16
Brazil’s Crop Agency Confirms Record Soybean Crop in New Estimate
Brazil’s crop agency confirmed a record 2025/26 soybean crop, raising its estimate and reinforcing expectations of a historic harvest that could impact global supply and trade.
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2026.01.15
China’s 2025 Soybean Imports Hit Record, Fueled by S. American Purchases
China imported a record 111.83M tons of soybeans in 2025 (+6.5%), driven by heavy South American buying amid U.S. trade tensions. Strong demand eased global supply tightness but raised logistics strains.
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2026.01.14
USDA Says 2025 Corn Production Hit 17 Billion Bushels, Likely to Keep Prices Low
USDA says 2025 U.S. corn production hit 17 billion bushels, likely keeping prices low. Strong yields and ample supplies are expected to pressure the corn market and limit price gains.
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2026.01.13
Grower Groups Warn of Deeper Price Pain After Corn Supply Shock From USDA Report
A USDA report showing larger-than-expected corn supplies has raised price concerns, prompting RFA to push for legislative approval of year-round E15 ethanol to support demand.
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2026.01.13
Kansas Bird Flu Outbreak Is Worst in Nation
Kansas is experiencing the worst highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the U.S., with nearly 414,000 birds infected across multiple commercial and backyard flocks, the most severe in the nation.
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2026.01.12
5 Corn States Enter 2026 With Extreme or Exceptional Drought
Five U.S. corn-producing states enter 2026 with extreme to exceptional drought, threatening crops, stressing water resources, and raising concerns for planting and yields.
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2026.01.09
Is Rolling Corn Contracts Worth the Risk Right Now?
Rolling corn contracts may reduce price risk in volatile markets, but timing and market outlook matter — farmers must weigh potential protection versus lost upside before locking in sales.