Ag Economy Barometer Shows Farmers Are More Optimistic About the Future

The April Barometer reading climbed one point to 178, which is just five points below it's all-time high set back in October.

Ferrie: Beware the ‘Mother’s Day Corn and Soybean Massacre’

Colder temperatures headed your way? Consider parking your planter for a few days until the weather warms.

As Exceptional Drought Grows, South Dakota Farmer Says It’s Too Dry to Even Plant

Despite recent rains providing a little relief to dry areas this past week, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows areas experiencing extreme drought are only getting worse.

Global Agricultural Trade Begins to Recover from Pandemic Lows

U.S. agricultural trade has begun to recover from 2020's pandemic disruption, led by increased purchases from China under the Phase 1 deal. A global shortage of shipping containers has slowed the rebound.

Parts of the West Could be in for Some Rain

Meteorologist Mike Hoffman breaks down the chances for rain in the West.

2022 Top Producer of the Year

The award honors three producers whose operations are at thae forefront of agriculture and crowns one winner. Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality (50%), financial and business progress (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 1.