Soybeans Just Became More Valuable to U.S. Farmers. Here’s Why

New research shows soybean meal has more energy content than originally thought. This is good news for pig farmers and soybean growers.

What Potential Surprises Should You Watch in USDA'S Crop Report Monday?

USDA will release an updated look at U.S. crop yields today. “This report is going to be huge with respect to yield,” says Jim Mintert, professor at Purdue University and director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture “I think a lot of people are expecting the corn yield number to come down. The question is going to be how much.”

Lingering California Drought and Record Heat Forces Tough Decisions for the State's Farmers

The No. 1 ag state in the nation has continued to cut fruit and vegetable production this season. The drought and record heat has forced many California farmers to make tough decisions about how to allocate their scarce water resources. Some of the highest priced land in the country sits idle while farmers wait for rain.

Weather Watch With AgDay's Meteorologist

Snow has been spotted in the West, but don't expect it to stick around this week! Meteorologist Matt Yarosewick has the latest.