Category Archives: Top Agriculture News

America's farmers are harvesting large amounts of corn and soybeans, and the question is, do they have enough room to store the incoming commodities? Bernt Nelson, an economist with the American Farm ...

While you're in the combine cab for harvest, it's probably worth thinking ahead to next year. That's what researchers at the University of Illinois have been working on. Connor Sible, a crop scientist...

Tariffs and their impact on farmers with boots on the ground have been a big topic of discussion. But the impact doesn't stop there, as it also hurts processing companies. Sheryl Meshke, the president...

When analyzing the economic forecast for pork producers, it's important to start with the fundamentals. Lee Schulz, chief economist at Ever.Ag, says publicly available USDA reports provide a valuable ...

The government shutdown doesn't affect essential or emergency work, such as the efforts to combat the New World Screwworm. Erin Spaur, executive vice president of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association,...

Did you know that high altitudes can have a significant impact on cattle herds? Kaylen Stearns, a graduate research assistant at Oklahoma State University, talked about "high altitude disease" and con...

A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinar...

The Maple Hill Loopers continued their winning streak in the N.C. State Fair's Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17, notching the team's fifth straight win. The team is made up of husband and wif...

This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540.Monday's session did not have a lot of new news to trade on. Export inspecti...

The government shutdown has created a domino effect of challenges across the agriculture industry, and dairy is no exception. Chris Galen, the senior vice president of member services and strategic in...