Category Archives: Top Agriculture News
Past Time for Congress to Follow Up on Ag Labor Fix
While it's not the only challenge facing farmers and the ag industry, ag labor reform is probably at the top of the list. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, says the biggest hurdle in ge...
Apr 10, 2026
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Friday, April 10th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. There was a USDA report this week, but it was certainly not the biggest hea...
Apr 10, 2026
A "Godzilla" El Niño in the 2026 Forecast?
Many parts of rural America have seen some wild back-and-forth temperature swings combined with on-again, off-again winter weather. John Baranick, an agricultural meteorologist from DTN, said temps we...
Apr 09, 2026
AI, Tech, and 2026 National 4-H Conference
The administrator of USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the oversight body of the National 4-H organization, says there is not necessarily a theme to the annual National 4-H Conference...
Apr 09, 2026 Image Credit: 4-H.org
February Pork Exports Above Year-Ago; Another Big Month for Beef Variety Meat
February was a mixed bag for U.S. beef and pork exports. Pork exports during the month were higher compared to the same time last year. Dan Halstrom, the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Fede...
Apr 08, 2026
The Price of NH3 now and into the Fall
Fertilizer markets are currently facing renewed volatility, with anhydrous ammonia prices drawing close attention from the agricultural sector. While recent geopolitical tensions are a significant fac...
Apr 08, 2026
Growing The Beef Herd Will Lead To Tighter Supplies
It's a tale of two sectors in the livestock industry. For ranchers and those selling cattle, prices have been high for some time, leading to good returns and the distinction of being one of the few br...
Apr 08, 2026
When Will Mexican Cattle be Allowed Back Into the U.S.?
A big question in the U.S. beef industry is when or if cattle from Mexico will once again be allowed across the southern U.S. border. Lee McGlamery, the co-owner of MP AgriLytics, doesn't foresee the ...
Apr 08, 2026
PCM Data Shows Farmer Production Practice Consistency
A decade of data from the Precision Conservation Management program showed that farmers are highly consistent in their practices from year to year, and this consistency impacts agricultural conservati...
Apr 07, 2026
Brooks Schaffer Market Report for Tuesday, April 7th
This is the SFN Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at brooks@palmettograin.com or 843-540-4540. Grain markets were closed on Friday for the Easter holiday. There was no sh...
Apr 07, 2026