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Consumers are showing stronger demand for meat at grocery stores as financial pressure weighs on restaurant spending.
Chris Nelson with SoilView explains how Section 180 could allow qualifying growers to deduct the value of nutrients already built up in the soil.
Traders are watching for additional purchases despite continued weakness in Chinese demand.
Council leaders see new opportunities to create international demand for U.S. agriculture.
Nothing changes immediately. This is a supplemental proposal, and EPA will accept comments for 30 days after publication in the Federal Register before developing a final rule.
The company is developing technology to help farmers catch storage problems earlier.
The Antitrust Division says it sent letters to Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco, and Amazon.
Lower beef and pork inventories point to tighter supplies, while growing turkey stocks could add pressure heading into fall.
Meridan Agribusiness Advisors researchers estimate beef-on-dairy cattle now account for roughly 20 percent of calf and beef supply, with room to grow.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer for August shows a stronger financial outlook for producers, despite ongoing concerns about input costs.
As fertilizer prices pressure farm budgets, NACHURS sales manager Blake Bird shares nutrient-efficiency strategies at the Farm Progress Show ahead of 2027.
DuraStack technology is Syngenta’s latest corn rootworm innovation and is available for farmers to purchase for the 2027 growing season.
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum says year-round E15, higher renewable fuel standards, and expanded trade could boost demand for American agricultural products.
For farm families looking to manage their tax burden, Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says reviewing how they own and lease farmland could reveal opportunities to reduce self-employment taxes.
Operations Center PRO Service is adding new capabilities to help farmers diagnose and repair equipment.
With harvest approaching, soybean producers will continue watching both crop conditions and biofuel policy as they assess the outlook for markets and farm revenue.
Markets
Stronger mill use is providing a boost for extra-long-staple cotton demand, though overall volumes remain limited.
Record cattle prices are making replacement-heifer decisions more costly as producers consider rebuilding their herds.
The first grain vessel in six years is a key step for Churchill, but its long-term success depends on continued investment to integrate it into Canada’s agricultural export network.
Trade
The 15th Annual Women in Agribusiness Summit will take place later this month in New Orleans, bringing together women from across the agricultural industry to discuss markets, policy, technology, trade and the future of agriculture.
Industry leaders say protecting USMCA and access to the Canadian market remains a priority.
American dairy groups want to preserve access to common names as USMCA negotiations continue.