Crops
UT Extension’s Charles Denney visits a Weakley County farm to see how growers and University of Tennessee Extension specialists are working to expand canola production in the Volunteer State.
Attention now shifts toward the annual 25 million metric ton benchmark, equal to about 919 million bushels, for 2026 through 2028.
Wilson County Master Gardeners are planting patriotic displays to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary ahead of the Tennessee State Fair.
Extreme heat, hurricanes and shifting seasons have shaped the farm’s growing strategy.
The United Soybean Board says innovation across a range of product development sectors continues to drive demand for soybean oil — from asphalt and sneakers to asphalt and animal feed.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains USDA’s updated guidance on ARC and PLC payment limits for the 2025 and 2026 program years.
Forecasters say dry conditions and delayed monsoon rains are keeping fire danger elevated.
USDA data show Spain remains an important export market for several U.S. agricultural commodities.
Lower fertilizer and diesel prices could reduce operating costs, though geopolitical risks remain.
Corn and soybeans are entering key stages of development as producers monitor weather and market conditions.
USDA estimates peanut plantings fell 22 percent from last year as stronger competing crop prices influenced acreage decisions.
Brooke Miller is carrying on three generations of farming while building an operation of her own.
Researchers say soy based asphalt could improve pavement performance while creating new demand for U.S. soybeans.
Analysts say persistent rain is slowing harvest and raising questions about other Brazilian crops later this year.
The pilot program is designed to reduce paperwork ahead of the July 15 acreage reporting deadline.
New NCGA data compares U.S. and Brazilian input costs while highlighting corn’s contribution to the U.S. economy.
Grains and Commodities
Markets await USDA’s July WASDE report as analysts monitor global corn production, China’s soybean demand, weather, and shifting trade dynamics.
Higher shipments of ethanol and feed coproducts provided another boost for corn demand.
Weekly USDA export data showed beef leading the way as corn stayed strong and soybean sales weakened.
Specialty Crops
Don Simoni turned a longtime hobby into Mushroom Adventures, shipping grow-at-home mushroom kits nationwide.
Busch Light’s limited-edition “For the Farmers” cans return this summer, with proceeds supporting Farm Rescue and farm families facing illness, injury, and natural disasters.
