U.S. farmers in 2026 harvested the smallest all wheat crop since 1970, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s small grains summary.
Accurate, timely U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates are essential to market transparency, price discovery and the marketing decisions farmers make throughout the year, says Jim Henry.
There is a growing concern about the economics of operating the farm right now. And input costs are playing a huge role in that angst.
U.S. farmers often pay more than Brazilian competitors for key seed and crop production inputs, with the largest gaps occurring in corn seed, fungicide and herbicides, according to a new report.
As farmers face mounting economic headwinds and thin profit margins, Indiana Farm Bureau has officially laid out its legislative roadmap for the 2027 General Assembly session, zeroing in on rural investment, tax relief and food system resilience.
On the outside, looking in, the stereotypical notion of soldiers’ work goes straight to what is seen in the movies, but there’s so much more to their service that is behind the scenes.
More Illinois veterans will be receiving farm-fresh food as the result of a fundraiser organized by members of the VFW.
Growing up in a small Iowa town, Shay Foulk felt blessed to be raised in such a caring community, and he wanted to return the favor.
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