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Farmers are gaining trust as concerns about food costs and misinformation grow.
Soybeans remain caught up in ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations.
Tight cattle supplies continue to put pressure on beef prices.
Ethanol exports reached a five-month high as distillers grains shipments hit an 11-year high.
Higher costs are causing some producers to delay farm improvement.
The funding will support research aimed at developing stronger crop varieties.
Arlan Suderman of StoneX joined market specialist Tony St. James to discuss the USDA’s October WASDE report and its implications for corn, soybeans, cotton, and commodity demand.
Weakening wells could put costly irrigation investments at risk across the southern High Plains.
Apparel orders are shifting among overseas suppliers as importers look to offset tariff costs.
Tighter slaughter supplies are increasing competition for market-ready cattle.
The following states rank in the top five for CRP payments for 2026: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Missouri.
Imports remain the biggest challenge as domestic olive oil demand continues to grow.
Higher butterfat and protein levels can add hundreds of dollars in annual revenue per cow.

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Dunn reflects on growing up in rural Colorado and the influence FFA still has on her career.
Williams is the first Tennessean in 10 years to hold a National FFA officer position.
Abigail Petterson began researching farmer mental health after helping East Tennessee recover from Hurricane Helene.
Jael Cruikshank says her agricultural background continues to shape how she serves FFA members.
What started with free pizza at a sixth-grade FFA meeting eventually led Nowotny to national office.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.
Nebraska farmer and social media creator, Laura Wilson of Laura Farms, is introducing children to agriculture through her new book, ‘Roger’s Hay Day,’ and an exciting partnership with FFA.
Jose Yepez turned a high school lawn care operation into a business with $1 million in total revenue.
Former Pennsylvania FFA State President Chloe Bomgardner discusses her summer internship with the House Agriculture Committee and her future in agriculture.
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Harvest is moving quickly as growers contend with higher fuel costs and uneven yields.
A lift system and tracked wheelchair have helped Heath continue working after his accident.
The orchard along the Tennessee-Alabama border combines fruit production with agritourism.
Rupa Mehta discusses her journey from New York City to rural Pennsylvania and her work telling stories about farm mental health, safety, and agriculture.
The statewide network will bring researchers and producers together to test new technology.
The three-day tour highlights the work behind one of Georgia’s major crops.
Dr. Jeffrey Gold says AI can improve access to information but should not replace health care professionals.
USDA says hunters could be among the first to spot the disease in wild hogs.
Farm Aid Co-Executive Director Jen Fahy discusses the challenges facing family farmers, from rising costs and weather to land-use pressures.
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SharkFarmer TV is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th-generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture—both their successes and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn—and hear the story behind it all.