From Heat to Freeze Warnings: Weather Changing Rapidly This Week
Excessive heat warnings and high winds are fueling wildfires in the western U.S. — including some near the ag-rich Central Valley.
Dairy Revenue Picture Brightening — Economist
It's been a rough few years for the U.S. dairy industry. But, is that turning around?
Plan for Tight Summer Southern Plains Hay, Forage Output
Pest infestations, adverse weather conditions and resulting delays in field operations throughout the growing season have converged to cause tight hay and forage supplies in some key growing areas in Texas.
Time to Plan for Fall Harvest Propane Needs
With corn and soybean harvest working its way north, ag leaders are encouraging Midwestern farmers to confirm propane supplies they'll need to meet fall grain-drying needs, as well as any other heating needs they'll have through fall and beyond.
More CFAP Payments Coming to Farmers — Perdue
During a tour of derecho damage, farms and other ag facilities in Iowa on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said the U.S. Department of Agriculture will release rules for a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments next week.
Farm Finances Improving in 2020 — Government Report
Nationwide net farm income is expected to increase by $19 billion over 2019, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (ERS) on Wednesday.
USDA Tour to Highlight Iowa Crop Damage, Ag Challenges
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is in the Midwest Thursday, touring crop damage in central Iowa after a growing…
A Look at Winter Wheat Grazing Potential This Fall
Though drought has hampered row crop output potential in parts of the U.S., rainfall has been more common in historically…
Corn, Soybean Conditions ‘Took a Beating’ in August
Widespread drought and damage from the derecho storm that hit parts of the Corn Belt early in the month made…
Rallying Grain Prices, Crop Potential Buoy Farmer Sentiment
In their monthly Ag Economy Barometer survey of 400 U.S. ag producers, Purdue University economists report sentiment is improving among…