Middle East Ceasefire Fails to Ease U.S. Fertilizer Price Pressure on Farmers
URBANA, Ill. — When the April 8 ceasefire was announced, oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel as crude markets priced out part of the […]
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U.S. Soy Welcomes $14 Million in New USDA Trade Development Funding
WASHINGTON — The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) have announced the USDA […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: Steer Roping Finals Spotlight Torrington as PRCA Standings Shift
TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The race to qualify for the National Finals Steer Roping is picking up steam, with a pivotal stop set for this weekend […]
Weather swings, drought conditions and pest pressure cause uncertainty with Kansas Wheat
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A combination of weather extremes, drought conditions and pest pressure is creating challenges for Kansas wheat producers as the 2026 growing season continues, […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: Outdoor Rodeo Season Kicks Into Gear as PRCA Standings Tighten
As the final lights dim on the winter run of big indoor rodeos, a different kind of spotlight is beginning to glow across the country. […]
Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Opens Applications for Assistance to Help Farmers and Ranchers
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting applications to assist farm and ranch families impacted by the devastating […]
In the Cattle Markets: Downstream Margin Trouble
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — In addition to record strong basis levels for calves everywhere, including South Dakota, look at last week’s ITCM – margins for the […]
Iowa Farmers See Promise in Drones But express high levels of uncertainty about impacts
AMES, Iowa — Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application, but most farmers remain uncertain […]
Minnesota To Honor 68 Century Farms in 2026 That Have 100 Continuous Years Of Farming
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 68 Minnesota farms as 2026 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been […]
Territorial Rodeo Update: 1,300 Contestants, 2,000 Horses Set for Lincoln Showdown
CLICK TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEKS SHOW LINCOLN, Neb. — The spotlight of youth rodeo will swing back to Nebraska this summer as National High […]