Soybean planting is surging across the U.S., with 11 out of the 18 key producing states outpacing their five-year averages by double digits, according to the latest USDA crop progress report. Together, these states account for 96% of the nation’s soybean production. Here’s how those 11 states stack up —…

By Jacob Fischler Lawmakers and advocates on the right and left are raising questions about a provision in legislation a powerful U.S. House committee approved Wednesday, with critics arguing it would allow federal regulators to approve natural gas and carbon dioxide pipelines over prohibitions in state law. Two sections in…

By Joana Colussi, Jonathan Coppess, Nick Paulson, and Gary Schnitkey Trade disputes can be short-term disruptions, but history also suggests that even short-term disruptions can have lasting impacts — elevating new competitors and shifting the balance of global agricultural trade. The U.S.–China trade conflict, which began in 2018 and has…

Load and speed index on tires represent vital information that must be matched to the machinery the tires will be used on. If the load/speed index is too low, the tires could be overloaded, according to James Crouch, national product manager, Agriculture and Forestry, for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires. “Overloaded tires…

CNH Industrial — parent company of Case IH, New Holland, and Steyer — has signed an agreement with Starlink to bring satellite connectivity to farmers.  “We’re thrilled to offer our customers access to industry-leading satellite connectivity, enabling them to maximize the potential of our full suite of precision technology in…

Nearly every state in the country has seen an increase in foreign interests owning farmland since 2014, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Foreign countries and interests own more than 45 million acres of farmland in the country, which accounts for just over 3 percent of the nation’s private…