Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:29PM CDT
Six Republican senators and 12 GOP House members wrote to the secretaries of the departments of Homeland Security, Labor and State urging administrative actions to deal with growing problems with the H-2A visa program used by farmers around the country.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:39AM CDT
Corteva has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 12 states over allegations the company paid distributors to block cheaper generic pesticides.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:51AM CDT
In a wide-ranging discussion Wednesday, members of the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee met with CFTC Chairman Michael Selig. In his opening remarks, Selig said the agency, under his direction, is pursuing a policy of deregulation.
Six Republican senators and 12 GOP House members wrote to the secretaries of the departments of Homeland Security, Labor and State urging administrative actions to deal with growin...
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With the current struggles facing farmers, financial literacy becomes more important. Fewer programs, however, offer tools to help farmers make better financial decisions. The Exec...
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Southern rust reports indicate it might be a lighter year for the disease in 2026, but the first positive detections are being reported and scouting is recommended.
Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low comm...
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In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Roboti...
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With Statistics Canada's June seeded area forecast and in-crop yield estimates now available, AAFC updated its demand and ending stocks projections as well with a few interesting o...
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The U.S. has accomplished a lot in 250 years. Perhaps the best way to appreciate those accomplishments is by learning more about what they really are and how they truly came to be.
December corn is up 3 1/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are up 3 1/4 cents, September KC wheat is up 28 cents, September Chicago wheat is up 24 1/2 cents, and MIAX September Minneapolis wheat is up 0.1700 cents.
Cattle futures posted gains Wednesday with optimism that cash may be no worse than steady this week. However, lower boxed beef may suggest otherwise. Hog futures took it on the chin as traders decided to liquidate despite good packer interest.