A gathering of between 400 and 500 farmers from northeast Arkansas underscored that even as USDA projects overall net farm income to rise this year, income for crop farmers is actually projected to fall. Nationally, cash receipts for crops are projected to fall for the third straight year, USDA reported Wednesday.
The California Senate unanimously passed legislation allowing E15 ethanol blend sales, making it the final state to approve the potentially cheaper gasoline fuel option for consumers.
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Agricultural industry veteran Eric Heismeyer was officially named new CEO of Iowa-based Landus Cooperative five months after previous CEO Matt Carstens resigned following company layoffs.
USDA's Economic Research Service released an updated look at farm income and finances Wednesday. Farm income was boosted by strong livestock cash receipts and higher government payments. Still, USDA projects a typical farm household will lose money on its farm operation in 2025.
Pasture quality shows a decline as less moisture is seen as the seasons change. Seeding needs to be done for pasture and range improvement, but moisture is required to ensure establishment.
Cattle prices reached historic highs in 2025 due to the smallest cattle herd inventory since 1961. Livestock marketing expert predicts elevated beef prices continuing through 2027.
Corn was rated 69% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 65% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 31. Spring wheat harvest reached 72% complete.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will end the Agricultural Labor Survey just days after a federal judge in Louisiana threw out the Biden administration's wage rule for H-2A workers that failed to use the long-standing USDA survey.
Copeland & Sons Herefords in New Mexico manages year-round cattle grazing using large pastures. The ranch focuses on proper nutrition and water management for success.
Fertilizer prices continued to be mostly mixed for the third week of August 2025. Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month while the other four were slightly less expensive. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
The U.S. trade deficit of $60.2 billion for June was narrowed by $11.5 billion, and the lowest trade deficit since September 2023.
