P&K: Make Every Pound Count

WESTFIELD, Ind. (Jan. 12, 2026) — Farmers are scrutinizing every input carefully as they strive for profitability in 2026. That includes striking the balance between supplying crops with the phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and other nutrients they
Could We See El Nino Return in 2026?

There are plenty of weather storylines to watch this week across the U.S. and around the world, including cold and snow for some and dryness for others. But how about a long term idea that maybe, El
A Scary Situation: How Ghost Plants Can Signal Crown Rot in Corn

Crown rot in corn has been around for decades, but increasing reports in recent years across the Midwest, Midsouth and eastern Corn Belt have brought it back into the spotlight. Crown rot is a fungal infection of
Minnesota Farm Bureau Wins AFBF New Horizon Award for Innovative Rural Healthcare Initiative

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) and the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture (MFA) was recognized with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s New Horizon Award for its innovative rural medicine partnership, announced during the AFBF Annual
Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management

Amid stalled state negotiations over how to share the Colorado River’s dwindling water supply, the Bureau of Reclamation on Friday released a range of options that will serve as the foundation for how to manage the river’s
USDEC Launches “Voices From The Barn” Honoring International Year of the Woman Farmer

ARLINGTON, VA – With the dawn of 2026 begins the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF). This designation spotlights the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Welcomes New Board Leadership

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), the leading grassroots organization supporting Iowa’s beef cattle industry, recently elected new leadership to its Board of Directors, with the Executive Committee being announced at the annual meeting held
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 1/12/26

January 12, 2026 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is up 1-2c, 🌱soybeans are up 4-5c, 🍞wheat is up 6-8c, 🛢️crude oil is down $0.50-$0.52, 💲US Dollar is down 37-38 points -It is report day! USDA will release
North Dakota Soybeans Gain Traction in New Overseas Markets After Trade Disruptions

Agriculture leaders in North Dakota say soybean growers are gaining traction in new international markets following disruptions tied to the 2025 trade war with China. State officials report growing global interest in North Dakota-grown soybeans, prompting renewed
Farm Bill Uncertainty Raises Questions About the Future of Long-Term U.S. Agriculture Policy

Uncertainty continues to build around the future of U.S. farm bill legislation, with agriculture policy analysts increasingly suggesting that 2026 could mark a turning point away from the traditional five-year farm bill framework. Lawmakers have struggled to