By Cami Koons Iowa crops continue to rate well, though average rainfall across Iowa last week was less than seven-tenths of an inch and some regions suffered from damaging hail storms. While the average soil moisture conditions rate 70% adequate for topsoil and 60% adequate for subsoil conditions, some regions…
Latest News
Certain bacteria isolated from soil could knock out “eternal pollutants”, substances that, once dispersed in the environment, do not degrade and threaten human and planetary health: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), present in a wide range of products, from cosmetics to food packaging, from kitchen utensils to detergents. In fact,…
North Carolina farmers reported 100% of their 2025 corn crop emerged the week ended June 15, according to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report. Minnesota and South Dakota corn emergence rates are close behind at 98%. The report said 94% of the national corn crop had emerged. North Carolina North Carolina…
After a brief reprieve for agriculture and hospitality businesses, the Department of Homeland Security has reversed its guidance exempting farms, hotels, and restaurants from worksite immigration raids. The about-face came just days after President Donald Trump signaled sympathy for producers relying on immigrant labor, only to reaffirm his administration’s commitment…
As of 8:36 a.m. CT, July corn was up 1½¢ at $4.36¼ per bushel. July soybeans were down 1¼¢ at $10.68½ per bushel. July CBOT wheat was up 9¢ at $5.45½ per bushel. September KC wheat was up 8¼¢ at $5.59. September Minneapolis wheat was up 1¼¢ at $6.37¼. “As…
For those who grew up on the farm or ranch, saying it’s “in my blood” might be a pretty common thing. It’s a nice saying, basically sharing that ag is more than a job, it’s a way of life. But is that sentiment true? Does ag really need to be…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order enacting parts of a long-anticipated tariff reduction agreement with the United Kingdom, easing trade tensions between the two allies while falling short of a comprehensive free trade deal. The agreement, unveiled alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit…
Trending
1. Wheat Futures Rise as Winter Conditions Fall Wheat futures were higher in overnight trading…
Spotlight
Today, USDA published the eleventh Crop Progress report of the 2025…
Subscribe to Updates
Get the latest agriculture news and updates directly to your inbox.
