Farmers Say Current Conditions on U.S. Farms are Weakening
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment held steady in September, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose just 1 point to a reading of 126. However, there was a shift in producers’ perceptions of current conditions and
Veterinarian highlights ties between human, animal and environmental health
By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Growing up on a remote ranch in New Mexico, Megin Nichols learned early that the health of animals, humans and the environment are deeply connected. Today, that belief
Declining Farm Economy Continues to Pressure Profitability
For most of the country, farmers face a difficult farm economy – as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high. Strong yields provide little relief and imbalance in the market has driven profit margins
Low River Levels Threaten Harvest Shipping, Drive Up Costs for Midwest Farmers
For the fourth consecutive year, water levels in the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers are expected to reach critically low levels, forcing shippers to light-load grain barges during the busy harvest season. With barge rates climbing higher, the
New Wheat Diversity Discovery Could Provide an Urgently-Needed Solution
NORWICH, U.K. — Wheat has a very large and complex genome. Researchers have found that different varieties can use their genes in different ways. By studying RNA—the molecules that carry out instructions from DNA—researchers can see which
Coalition Calls for Permits for Agricultural Workers
U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) joined the American Business Immigration Coalition and dairy industry leaders at the World Dairy Expo to address the urgent labor shortages facing America’s dairy farmers. They also championed practical immigration reforms
NFU and Other Ag Groups Celebrate National Co-op Month
October is National Co-op Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build resilient communities. The National Farmers Union is joining with cooperatives and credit unions across rural America
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 10/07/25
October 7, 2025 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is up 0-1c, 🌱soybeans are up 2-3c, 🍞wheat is down 0-1c, 🛢️crude oil is down 16-17c, 💲US Dollar is up 30-31 points. -The White House is set to announce
Fighting Cheatgrass, Protecting Rangelands
(LOVELAND, CO) — Invasive annual grasses like cheatgrass can cause havoc on rangelands in the western United States, affecting key habit for wildlife like mule deer and more. “So, there’s weeds out there like cheatgrass. It’s a