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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.
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.
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.
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.
Brazil Surpassing U.S. as Top Beef Producer, Easing Global Supply Squeeze
Brazil overtook the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer as productivity gains, faster feedlot finishing and strong export demand boosted output, reshaping global beef supply dynamics.
The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
Rising global demand for natural colourants has turned butterfly pea flowers into a new livelihood in India, empowering women farmers and entrepreneurs despite regulatory hurdles and quality challenges.
Dairy Leader Expects Difficulty Finding Workers ‘If We Don’t Allow More Laborers In’
South Dakota’s dairy industry has grown rapidly, but leaders warn labor shortages and strict immigration enforcement threaten sustainability, as low unemployment makes hiring workers increasingly difficult.
The People Behind the Machines: Precision Agriculture and Farm Service Technician Demand
As precision agriculture technology evolves, the focus is shifting toward the specialized professionals who maintain these complex systems. This news highlights the critical role of service technicians in the modern agricultural ecosystem.
USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance Rates Favor Rice, Cotton
USDA’s Farmer Bridge program assistance rates favor rice and cotton, prompting concerns that payments may be uneven across commodities, with farmers urging clearer, fairer support structures.
Wool, Beer, and Cleaner Water: Just a Few Iowa Products From an Experimental Grain
An Iowa experiment is turning cereal rye into products like wool cleaning agents, beer and water-purifying materials. Researchers aim to add value, boost demand, and diversify uses for the grain.