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Mexico is a crucial market for Washington apples, and a recent anti-dumping case adds another trade hurdle as USMCA talks continue.
Syngenta herbicide expert Jeremy Sharp urges farmers to weigh weed control and yield potential before choosing lower-cost products.
USDA Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins highlights basic biosecurity steps as wild bird migration renews concerns about avian influenza in poultry and cattle.
With diesel averaging $6.29 per gallon and propane at $1, some farmers are considering propane-powered irrigation engines and generators to offset costs.
Tight global sulfur supplies and high production costs are pressuring phosphate markets.
The National Corn Growers Association is urging action on E15 and the Farm Bill as larger corn supplies weigh on prices and harvest trails the five-year average.
USDA is awarding $86.6 million to 609 specialty crop projects across 56 states and territories to support research, marketing, food safety, and pest management.
U.S. farm debt has topped $605 billion, but vendor financing and other nontraditional lending may mean USDA estimates do not capture the full amount owed.
The Renewable Fuels Association says emergency waivers do not provide retailers with long-term certainty.
Farmers face higher fuel costs on top of rising production and fertilizer expenses.
Data center growth is increasing demand for power and water, raising questions about utilities, on-site generation, and impacts on rural communities.