25 years ago this week, we all remember where we were. For me, the most vivid memory was a few days later. I was farming with Dad, and we had just started cutting soybeans. The field, owned by my wife’s family, was next to a busy interstate, I-74. After working my day job (in
After a rough summer, grain markets are heading into fall with renewed optimism. Corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton have all rallied as weather, geopolitical tensions and global supply concerns reshape the outlook.
As U.S. cattle numbers hit a 75-year low, the Trump administration is turning to imported beef to address rising prices. But where will that beef come from, and who will actually benefit?
Corn and soybeans dominate American agriculture for good reason. From production and harvest to transportation, markets and government incentives, an entire system has developed around these two crops. But what keeps the Big 2 at the top?
A look back at 1996, when Roundup Ready soybeans changed weed control, accelerated no-till adoption, and transformed the way farmers thought about efficiency and crop production.
Michael Jordan dominated the court, Friends topped TV ratings, and Tiger Woods was about to change golf. But in agriculture, 1996 marked an even bigger turning point. From GPS yield mapping and Bt corn to Roundup Ready soybeans and the Freedom to Farm Act, discover how one year transformed farming forever.
Europe's record-breaking heat is shrinking grain production and driving prices higher, but global weather isn't the only story. As drought expands across parts of the U.S., the weeks ahead will be critical for crop development—and grain markets.
For many Midwestern families, the words "Sweet corn's ready!" mark the true start of summer. From family feasts and raccoon raids to early morning harvests and roadside stands, this story celebrates the memories, traditions and hard work behind one of America's favorite seasonal crops.
Input costs continue to put pressure on farms across the country, affecting everything from crop production to livestock operations. As expenses climb and margins tighten, growers are looking for ways to make every dollar and every acre work harder.
As America celebrated its 200th birthday in 1976, farmers were experiencing one of the most prosperous periods in agricultural history. Take a look back at the optimism, growth, and pivotal decisions that helped shape the future of American agriculture.
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