Land & Water Management

ASFMRA’s Ray Brownfield breaks down Illinois farmland values, including soil quality, drainage, location, demand, and recent land prices.
Producers can receive assistance for well projects as dry conditions affect much of the state.
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.
John Deere showcases hands-free baling technology at Farm Progress Show, designed to reduce operator activity, fatigue, and unnecessary movement.
Dryness Pressures Livestock As Harvest Activity Accelerates Nationwide
Recent rainfall has lifted water levels, but questions remain over whether the improvement will last.
The Colorado River debate has moved well beyond environmental policy. It is now an agricultural economic issue.
The ballot measure could direct up to $175 million toward wildfire mitigation and conservation projects.
Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.
U.S. cattle on feed totaled 11.1 million head on August 1, up 2 percent from 2025, while July placements fell 11 percent to a record low.