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Is Weather the Only Hope for Higher Corn and Soybean Prices?
Record U.S. and global corn and soybean supplies have kept prices low, so weather remains a key potential driver of rallies if it disrupts production. Expanded demand (e.g., year-round E15) could also help raise prices.
FAO strengthens food security across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and regional agrifood system protection
An FAO mission to Haiti and the Dominican Republic highlighted agriculture as key to food security, combining emergency food production in Haiti with biosecurity and resilience measures in the Dominican Republic.
Trump Cites U.S. Investments by Tractor Maker John Deere
Trump highlighted John Deere’s $70 million U.S. factory investment in North Carolina and a new Indiana distribution center, noting job creation and domestic production as examples of U.S. industrial investment.
Heat Wave Hits Argentina, Threatening Crops
A severe heat wave and dry weather in Argentina’s main farm regions are stressing corn, soy and livestock, threatening lower yields and crop losses. Temperatures near 40°C and lack of rain are hurting the 2025/26 season.
New Sensor Network Flags Soybean Disease Before Symptoms Appear
A new sensor network, CropVoice, detects soybean fungal infections before visible symptoms appear by using engineered sentinel plants that signal early stress, helping growers time fungicide applications more precisely and protect yields
Inside the Farmer Angel Network Helping Wisconsin Farmers Feel Less Alone
The Farmer Angel Network in Wisconsin connects farmers to support groups, resources, and peers to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, and help farmers cope with stress and challenges.
Cattle Producers Across the U.S. Brace for Snow, Bitter Cold With These Tips
Cattle producers nationwide are bracing for snow and extreme cold. Experts recommend increasing feed energy, protecting water supplies from freezing, providing shelter, and closely monitoring herd health during winter storms.
Study: Iowa Corn and Ethanol Industry Will ‘Continue Downward Trend’ Without New Market Access
A new study says Iowa’s corn and ethanol industry will keep declining without expanded markets like year-round E15 and ultra-low carbon fuels. Lack of demand could hurt prices and farm viability.
How In-Cab Training Helps New Farm Employees Master Precision Ag Tools
In-cab training helps new farm employees quickly learn precision-ag tools like GPS and monitors, improving confidence and efficiency while reducing errors in field operations.
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.