The region also plays a major role in global nitrogen exports. Qatar, Iran, and Saudi Arabia collectively supplied about 25% of global nitrogen exports in 2024. U.S. farmers rely on imports for nearly ...

Hay market data for June 2025 has been compiled by Melissa Ohlrich, Crops and Soils Educator for Clark and Marathon Counties, UW-Madison Division of Extension. The report focuses on alfalfa hay and ...

Strong demand has supported prices, but supply issues are also key. The Choice cutout climbed to $390 per cwt on June 20—just shy of the May 2020 record. Most Choice primals are rising, with brisket ...

The U.S. beef industry is built on relationships—from producers to retailers to consumers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, works to strengthen ...

Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program, the research team has found that wheat straw offers strong thermal insulation, high durability, and better fire resistance than many other ...

Farmers should maintain regular vaccination protocols. Natural disasters raise the chances of disease due to exposure to wildlife or other animals. For shelter access, proof of vaccination is often ...

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has highlighted the success of its LandFlex Pilot Program, which has significantly protected groundwater and supported farmers. The program saved ...

AgCareers is hosting its premier Executive & Senior Leadership Forum on August 5, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Themed “Powering Purpose & Performance,” this high-level event brings together senior ...

“These cuts, even to relatively small programs, are going to mean that fewer farmers have access to resources and information that help them have a successful livelihood, help their business work and ...

The research, led by the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center, found that rotating corn after soybeans boosts yields and reduces nitrogen needs, though it impacts soil carbon levels and nitrogen ...

Farmers, agricultural professionals, and crop enthusiasts are invited to attend the Mid-Season Crop & Pest Management Field Day on Friday, June 27, 2025. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to ...

Winter wheat was 91% headed, and 15% of the crop had begun to color. This is six days behind last year and five days behind the five-year average. The condition of winter wheat improved to 75% rated ...