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Democrats Surge to Power in Congress With Wins in Farm Country
“Farmers and ranchers spent the past year paying record prices for diesel and waiting on a farm bill that never came. Tuesday night, many of the states they farm in helped change who will write farm policy in Washington.”
More Than 20,800 Acres of Iowa Farmland Are Headed to the Auction Block in November
More than 20,428 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Iowa during November 2026. Listings span 56 counties and range from 14–1,300 acres. Here’s a closer look at several notable sales.
Crisis-driven farming aid overlooks investment, OECD says
Global farm subsidies hit a record $950B+ due to weather and geopolitical shocks, yet OECD warns too little goes toward long-term productivity and climate resilience.
What Happened With Cattle Prices Last Week?
Key Takeaways
December live cattle and November feeder cattle futures dropped more than $10 per hundredweight during the week of Oct. 26.
How Should Farmers Respond to Lower Corn and Soybean Prices?
What a difference September made! December corn peaked at the beginning of the month
Mark Golder: ‘Cacao-based chocolate will become increasingly premium, and for everything else, there’s Win-Win’
UK startup Win-Win uses plant fermentation to create sustainable cocoa alternatives, cutting carbon and water emissions by 80% while stabilizing supply chains.
Why some farmers are switching irrigation pivots to propane
Switching irrigation pivots to stable propane cuts fuel costs, eliminates grid peak-hour shutoffs, and ensures shelf-stable, zero-spill energy for farm resilience.
Agrifood corporates find a new model for financing regenerative agriculture via Soil Capital partnership
Royal Canin and Roquette co-finance regenerative farming in wheat supply chains, relieving financial pressure on farmers while using third-party MRV data to prevent double counting
Sabanto Adds Driverless Planting Support for Spring 2027
Sabanto’s retrofitted autonomy system now pairs with Precision Planting Gen 3 20/20, enabling operatorless row crop planting and remote monitoring.
Award-winning farming attraction put up for sale
For more than a quarter of a century, Richard Powell and Martyn Hughes have welcomed families through the gates of Park Hall Countryside Experience.