Ever wonder which states make the list of top 18 corn-growing states, or which six states grow the nation’s spring wheat? From Iowa’s cornfields to North Dakota’s oat acres, these states lead the way in U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and oat production. Top 18 Corn-Growing States According to the USDA,…

According to data compiled by the Successful Farming team, more than 735 acres of Iowa farmland are slated for auction in July 2025. Listings vary in size, from individual tracts under 25.5 acres, to parcels as large as 204 acres. While recent farmland sales have remained relatively strong, the broader…

With 1.3 billion individuals ages 15 to 24 globally, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released a comprehensive report titled, The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems, which examines and emphasizes the crucial role of youth in transforming agrifood systems to improve food security, nutrition, and…

At a press conference on Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the National Farm Security Action Plan. As the second pillar of the USDA’s Make Agriculture Great Again initiative, the farm security plan seeks to protect American agriculture from foreign threats. The 12-page plan detailed three key areas of emphasis:…

During remarks Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a vision for the future of farm labor in the United States. Rejecting the possibility of legal status for undocumented agricultural workers, Rollins instead floated a plan for “mass deportations … in a strategic and intentional way” and suggested…

After solid June rainfall, Corn Belt crop conditions for corn and soybeans are sitting in a better spot than in 2024. As of the latest Crop Progress Report on July 7, 95% of the nation’s corn crop was listed in fair, good, or excellent condition — a sign of optimal…