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When you think of ag careers, what jobs do you think of? Chances are your first answers might be farmer, rancher, veterinarian, or agronomist — the kind of jobs that work directly with animals or the land. These are definitely jobs that are a key part of ag, but there are a lot more jobs in ag than you might think. According to the 2025 Feeding the Economy report, 47,181,643 people in the United States work in the agricultural and food industries. That is 29 percent of the U.S. population! This number might be surprising depending where you live. For…

USDA published the second Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season on April 14. Corn Planting Progress USDA said as of April 13, 4% of this year’s corn crop has been planted in the top 18 corn-growing states. That’s slightly behind the five-year average of 5%.According to today’s report, corn planting has begun in 11 of the top 18 states: Colorado: 1%Illinois: 1%Iowa: 2%Kansas: 11%Kentucky: 3%Minnesota: 1%Missouri: 9%Nebraska: 1%North Carolina: 19%Tennessee: 7%Texas: 63% This time last year, 13 states had started planting corn. Winter Wheat Progress USDA reported that 8% of the winter wheat crop across eight of the…

At the close, July corn was down 4¼¢ at $4.92¾ per bushel. July soybeans were down 2¾¢ at $10.50¼ per bushel. May CBOT wheat closed down 8¼¢ at $5.47½ per bushel. July KC wheat was down 13¢ at $5.70¼. July Minneapolis wheat was down 9½¢ at $6.19. “Corn futures declined to start the week, pulling back from overbought conditions as spillover weakness from the wheat market added pressure,” said the Grain Market Insider newsletter by Stewart-Peterson Inc. “Soybeans ended the day mixed, with front-month contracts closing lower while new-crop prices firmed…,” the newsletter said. Concerning wheat, Grain Market Insider said,…

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday said it had canceled a $3 billion program for climate-smart farming projects after a review found it did not align with the priorities of the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has attempted to slash other climate efforts approved during the administration of former president Joe Biden, including a $20 billion funding program for projects that reduce greenhouse gases. The Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities allocated $3 billion to 135 projects in every state that encouraged soil health, carbon sequestration, reduced methane emissions and other climate-friendly practices, according to a project dashboard on the USDA…

Easter is a strange holiday in that it’s constantly moving around on the calendar like a hyperactive mouse who has just consumed its body weight in caffeine. If you were born on the Fourth of July, you would know that your birthday always falls on the fourth. Its day of the week varies from year to year, which means that you are given a three-day weekend every few years to celebrate or recover from your birthday. Not so if you were born on Easter. The formula that determines the dates for Easter involves tracking the phase of the moon and…

Motorists who pass through Amish communities are being reminded to keep their eyes open and be alert for horse-and-buggy drivers after a string of gruesome wrecks left multiple families in mourning — including an incident this weekend in Indiana that left three child dead. Sharing roads with slower-moving traffic like tractors and the Amish is a part of normal life in rural towns, but these recent collisions have served as a reminder just how quickly tragedy can unfold when modern-day traffic collides with vintage transport. In the latest heartbreaking case, three children ages 9, 10, and 13 were killed near…

Kioti Tractor has launched Flow+ technology for its Compact Track Loaders (TL750) and Skid Steer Loaders (SL750) to enhance hydraulic capabilities for operators who need more power than standard flow without the higher cost or fuel consumption of full high-flow systems.  “At KIOTI, we’re committed to developing solutions that maximize the performance of our equipment,” said Justin Moe, product manager – compact construction. “Flow+ bridges the gap between standard and high-flow systems, providing operators with the hydraulic power needed to handle more demanding tasks while improving engine functionality, fuel savings, and overall versatility.”  Designed for light to medium-duty hydraulic attachments, Flow+…

Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds announced on social media Friday that she will not be seeking another term in the farm state’s lead office. Reynolds ascended to the position of governor in 2017 after then-Gov. Terry Branstad took a job with the first Trump Administration as ambassador to China. Reynolds helped introduce the first E15 Access Standard in the U.S. in 2022, a law which enabled Iowans access to ethanol at a reduced price to regular gas. She also was involved in efforts to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, signing a bill into law in April 2024.  Reynolds’ announcement brought…

With Palm Sunday behind us, Easter is quickly approaching — but this year, the holiday basket might look a little different. Easter eggs have remained a tradition for over 700 years, but this year, egg prices have remained stubbornly high, with the national average for a dozen eggs peaking at a record $6.23 in March 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even as prices ease slightly, many shoppers are still paying over $3 per dozen, leaving some families rethinking their Easter traditions and others clutching their wallets every time they pass the egg section at the grocery store.…

Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary. Listen here! https://www.agdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Top-Third-Agdaily-2025-04-14.mp3 The post Markets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of April 14, 2025 appeared first on AGDAILY.