By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, Sept. 12 (Reuters) – High levels of fungal disease are lurking in corn fields across the U.S. Midwest, threatening to reduce yields of a record-large crop and cause headaches for farmers during the autumn harvest, growers and crop experts said. The outbreaks are a blow to farmers in the…

1. Grains, Soybeans Little Changed Ahead of WASDE Grain and soybean futures were little changed in overnight trading as investors square positions ahead of today’s supply and demand reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The government is expected to slightly reduce its new-crop production forecasts when it releases its…

When her grandparents were curious about her work in a seed production business during college, Emma shared her experience by filming videos. That was the beginning of Ag With Emma. Today, her YouTube videos have had more than 54 million views, and hundreds of thousands of people follow her on…

The Make America Healthy Again Commission unveiled a final report which suggests easing some regulations on farms, increasing research on precision agriculture technology and removing restrictions on whole milk sales in schools. Agri-Pulse Newsmakers asked Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall about the report and how MAHA could expand through states in…

by Cami Koons Cattle at a nature preserve in eastern Iowa appear to roam the land freely — no fences or cowboys on horseback patrol their movement.  Instead, these cows wear special collars that keep them from grazing beyond the boundaries their owners designate via a phone or computer.  The…

By Joshua Haiar A South Dakota economic development board this week approved up to $2.8 million in tax relief for a solar farm, a $10 million state loan for a cheese factory and a $7,500 state grant to help local businesses grow.  Officials expect the projects to result in a…