The latest news from the agricultural sector
2026-03-09
Farmers support one another after wildfire
Producers are donating hay to ranchers in Kansas Read more
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2026-03-09
Farmers Earn Benefits with Barn Alarm Systems
A new program rewards livestock producers who install barn monitoring systems with insurance credits and hardware rebates, helping reduce risks and improve farm management. Read more
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2026-03-09
Global Conflict Drives Major Surges in Commodity Markets
A global conflict has disrupted a key trade route the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, sharply influencing commodity markets, energy/natural gas supplies, fertilizer shipments, and grain prices... Read more
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2026-03-09
NFU Members Reelect Larew and Kippley
National Farmers Union delegates unanimously reelected Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley to lead the organization for another two years, continuing advocacy for family farmers and ranchers nationwide. Read more
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2026-03-09
Study Questions True Crop Yield Gains
New research suggests decades of reported crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated, showing that much of the progress comes from adaptation to pests, diseases, and climate. Read more
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2026-03-09
New Bill Challenges Meatpacking Market Power
A new Senate proposal seeks to limit meatpacking companies to one type of meat production and reduce market concentration, sparking strong debate across the livestock and food industries. Read more
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2026-03-09
Proso Millet Boosts Drought Resilient Farming
Researchers highlight proso millet as a drought resilient crop that uses far less water than corn, helping High Plains farmers protect yields and improve farm sustainability. Read more
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2026-03-09
OSU Survey Guides Weed Strategy for Vegetable Seed Production
Vegetable specialty seed production is a cornerstone of agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. More than 170 seed crops — including brassicas, spinach, radish, carrot, onion and many others — are grown... Read more
2026-03-09
2026 Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Conference Highlights Collaboration and Innovation
The 2026 Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (WICS) Conference was held March 3 in the Great Plains Room at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln East Campus Union, bringing together researchers,... Read more
2026-03-09
Ag Club Speaker Promotes Farming Technology
The future of farming has evolved from the antiquated practices of planting and harvesting by the cycles of the moon or by consulting the Farmer’s Almanac. To be competitive in a modern agriculture... Read more
2026-03-09
Proper Late Winter and Spring Grain Storage is Critical
Temperature fluctuations are common in spring Read more
2026-03-09
Congressman Sorensen Fights for Corn Growers and Lower Gas Prices with the Sale of Year-Round E-15
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would permit the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15. This change in policy would expand access to markets for corn... Read more