Soybeans Lead a Mixed Market Trade on Tuesday
The soy complex found some support on Tuesday while corn and wheat traded mixed on the day. The livestock sector was also mixed to higher as lean hogs and feeder cattle were the leaders in the proteins.
Farm Credit Mid-America to Return $280 Million to Customer-Owners in March
Louisville, Ky. (February 24, 2026) – At a time when farmers continue to navigate tight margins, elevated input costs and ongoing market uncertainty, Farm Credit Mid-America will return $280 million in net earnings to eligible customer-owners this
Preceon™ Smart Corn System Expands Ground Breakers® Program as Bayer Advances Toward Commercial Launch
St. Louis, MO, February 24, 2026 — Bayer is entering the fourth year of the Preceon™ Smart Corn System availability in the U.S. through its Ground Breakers® Field Trial Program after surpassing its 2025 targeted commercial acreage milestone. In its
National Potato Council Elects Ben Sklarczyk as 2026 President
WASHINGTON, D.C. [Feb. 24, 2026] – The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on Monday,
Cheese and butter fuel dairy export growth in 2025
ARLINGTON, VA —U.S. dairy export volume and value rose to their highest levels in three years in 2025. Vibrant cheese demand outside the U.S., surging interest in protein, and favorable U.S. commodity pricing helped drive U.S. growth. It
Case IH Launches Nutri-Tiller 1000 Series to Boost Long-Term Soil Health
Case IH is now offering farmers a new strip-till solution built on the proven agronomic performance of Case IH tillage equipment, delivering enhanced soil conservation while maintaining strong yield potential. The Nutri-Tiller 1000 series strip-till tool offers farmers the best of no-till and conventional
National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Release Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon
The Ag Carbon Transparent Project, announced last summer by the National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent, today released its Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon with growing industry support as the group works to bring clarity
Free Suicide Prevention Webinars to be Held in March and April
FARGO, N.D. — Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming “Question. Persuade. Refer.” suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Two sessions are scheduled: March
Rollins Highlights Export Gains, Cost Relief and Safety Net Expansion at USDA Ag Outlook Forum
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used last week’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum to paint a cautiously optimistic picture of the farm economy, even as producers continue to navigate tight margins, soft price forecasts for 2026, and renewed trade
Exports Shattered Records in 2025
New data released by the Renewable Fuels Association indicates the value of U.S. ethanol industry exports climbed to an all-time high of $7.6 billion in 2025. That growth was driven by record-setting volumes, including 2.18 billion gallons