Crops
The interactive exhibit gives fairgoers a hands-on look at the crop’s history and importance to the state.
With input prices staying high, Lewis Williamson of HTS Commodities says farmers should carefully compare delivery locations and basis opportunities when marketing the remaining crop.
More than 40 farm groups say labor disruptions could leave crops unharvested and increase production costs.
More frequent precipitation could improve winter wheat grazing and pasture conditions for cattle producers.
USDA corrected September corn data, but the current October production and yield forecasts remain unchanged.
USDA expects stronger mill use and tighter inventories to support higher world cotton prices.
USDA forecasts record U.S. canola production at 5.4 billion pounds for 2026/27 as farmers expand acreage to meet stronger demand from food and biofuel markets.
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From traditional jack-o’-lanterns to smaller pie pumpkins, varieties can fall into different groups.
President Walter Schweitzer says listening to farmers and ranchers will be key moving forward.
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) says a processing error affected corn data for Kansas and Nebraska in its September report.
South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says conditions differ across the state, but producers remain focused on finishing harvest, managing their finances, and preparing for the next growing season.
Rising freight and diesel costs are making it harder to move hay between regions.
USDA says the FIELDS program will fund 22 projects across 16 states in an effort to boost fertilizer supply.
The special provision giving producers the higher of ARC or PLC for 2025 will not continue next year.
The annual corn maze brings visitors to the farm while helping support its cattle and crop operation.
Grains and Commodities
Improved Panama Canal operating flexibility could give agricultural shippers more dependable routing options as water conditions improve.
AgriGold field agronomist Brett Leahr says the Midwest corn harvest this year shows how early-season water, late-season heat, drainage, and field topography can affect corn yields.
Specialty Crops
CoBank says higher costs are changing what consumers may find on store shelves this Halloween.
Lower tariffs could improve U.S. competitiveness, but the framework does not guarantee Chinese purchases.
Other crops appear to have escaped the storm without many issues.
