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USDA reminds farmers of important deadlines

USDA reminds farmers of important deadlines

USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers that deadlines are approaching for several programs designed to help offset higher input costs, recover from disasters, and strengthen financial protection. The Farm Service Agency says applications for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program are due August 7, while the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program deadline is August 12. Eligible landowners also have until August 31 to review potential base acre increases for the Agriculture Risk...

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USDA: Phased reopening for livestock in southern U.S. ports

USDA: Phased reopening for livestock in southern U.S. ports

USDA will begin reopening the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico next month after determining conditions have improved in the fight against New World screwworm. The Agriculture Department says the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry will reopen August 24 for...

Multiple diseases threaten Iowa corn crop

Multiple diseases threaten Iowa corn crop

Southern rust has now been confirmed in several Iowa counties, but crop experts say this year's situation looks much different than the widespread outbreak growers experienced in 2025. Even so, they caution that producers should continue scouting fields, as southern...

Consolidation trends in the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer industry

Consolidation trends in the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer industry

While geopolitical conflicts often take the balme for volatile nitrogen fertilizer prices, decades of deep industry consolidation- driven by natural gas costs- may be the true underlying factor. Henrique Monaco, a Ph.D. candidate in agricultural economics at the...

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-24-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (7-24-26)

This week saw another mostly uneventful export sales report, but that is typical for this time of year. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn markets are mostly done looking at the old crop sales and have instead shifted their focus to the shipment...

The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The new Agronomy Zone will be unveiled at 2026 Farm Progress Show

The Farm Progress Show is one of the best environments in agriculture to learn about the newest equipment, technology, and innovative management practices. Each year the show rotates between host sites in Boone Iowa and Decatur Illinois and this year the show returns...

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

USB budget to sharpen focus, maximize returns

The United Soybean Board has approved a $122.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027, investing soybean checkoff dollars to expand markets and strengthen demand for U.S. soy. The farmer-led board says funding will support research, promotion, and education across food,...

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TQA builds trust through consistent training

TQA builds trust through consistent training

Transportation Quality Assurance® (TQA®), the pork industry’s certification program, provides science-based training for animal handlers and professional transporters who are responsible for moving pigs from farms to other facilities. Stephanie Wetter, director of...

Multiple diseases threaten Iowa corn crop

Multiple diseases threaten Iowa corn crop

Southern rust has now been confirmed in several Iowa counties, but crop experts say this year's situation looks much different than the widespread outbreak growers experienced in 2025. Even so, they caution that producers should continue scouting fields, as southern...