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 […]
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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 […]
Corn Growers Association Surveys Find Rising Alarm Over Fertilizer Costs and Availability, With Risks Escalating Into 2027
WASHINGTON — U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to […]
Nebraska Corn Board Recognizes Agriculture Awards Winners
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) recognized four exceptional recipients for their dedication and contributions to the state’s corn industry. The highest recognition is the […]
Early Soybean Planting: Managing Risk for Higher Yields
AMES, Iowa — As temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, farmers across the Midwest turn their attention to the upcoming planting season. While some […]
Nebraska Ethanol Industry Gets Boost from Record Federal Fuel Standards
LINCOLN, Neb. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume obligations for 2026 and 2027. This final rule implements the highest-ever renewable […]
Corn Growers Praise E15 Waiver, Call for Permanent, Year-Round Solution
Washington DC – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Wednesday, March 25 that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing […]
Agtegra Cooperative to Build State-of-the-Art Feed Mill in Faulkton, SD
FAULKTON, S.D. (March, 2026) – Agtegra Cooperative (Agtegra) announced today that it plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art feed mill in Faulkton, South Dakota. The […]
Implications of the Middle East Conflict on U.S. Corn Farmers
Washington D.C. – During a press briefing this week, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) called on Congress to pass legislation that will allow for […]