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Number of U.S. Farms Continues Slow Decline
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — The number of farms in the U.S. is continuing to decline, according to new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. After peaking at 6.81 million farms in 1935, the number of U.S. farms dropped sharply through the early 1970s and then began a slower decline. The most recent data show the number…
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Ethanol’s Path to Acceptance is in Focus, Will Regulators See It?
Ethanol’s Path to Acceptance is in Focus, Will Regulators See It?  Farm Equipment
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USDA expects milk production to rise
USDA’s Thursday supply and demand report projects milk production will continue to go up in 2025. That’s based on larger cow inventories and slightly higher milk yields per cow. Prices for butter, cheese, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and whey are all lowered for 2025 based on recent prices and higher expected milk supplies. Class III…
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Farmer Perspectives on Conservation Practices and Policies Survey
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A team with the Lal Carbon Center at The Ohio State University is conducting a study to better understand Ohio farmers’ perspectives on conservation practices. Your insights will help shape future resources, extension services, and support programs designed with farmers in mind. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is…
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Strategize ag inputs
A longtime ag economist with Purdue University says farmers need to scrutinize their input budgets in a down economy. Mike Boehlje, professor emeritus, says systematically approaching input purchases can boost profitability. “What we have tried to do is put together something we call the spec sheet, which is commonly used in other industries to worry…
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Eager to Plant? What to Know About Soybean Seedling Diseases
RALEIGH, N.C. — As planting season approaches, it’s important to be mindful of environmental conditions that may favor the development of soybean seedling diseases—and to be prepared with strategies for early identification and management. Soilborne fungi and fungal-like pathogens can take advantage of vulnerable seedlings, leading to stand loss and, in more severe cases, substantial…
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These 5 Top Corn-Growing States Report Extreme Drought, or Worse, as Planting Kicks Off
These 5 Top Corn-Growing States Report Extreme Drought, or Worse, as Planting Kicks Off  Successful Farming
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Can Late-Season Weed Escapes in Corn and Soybeans Impact Future Yield?
Can Late-Season Weed Escapes in Corn and Soybeans Impact Future Yield?  AgWeb
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Corn Belt Countdown: Agronomists Outline How Midwest Growers Are Prepping for Planting
Corn Belt Countdown: Agronomists Outline How Midwest Growers Are Prepping for Planting  Successful Farming
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Agronomists call for new approach to estimate crop yields and gaps
Agronomists call for new approach to estimate crop yields and gaps  Iowa State University
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Tariff Uncertainty Likely To Bring Higher Prices, Not Seismic Shifts to Sourcing For Ag Inputs
Tariff Uncertainty Likely To Bring Higher Prices, Not Seismic Shifts to Sourcing For Ag Inputs  AgWeb
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The impact of corn and soybean acres on feed costs
A livestock economist says the expected shift to more corn acres is good news for cattle producers. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University. “Corn, of course, as a primary input for the feeding sector and for all cattle producers, plentiful supplies of corn are a positive thing on the input cost side of cattle…
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Farm groups express appreciation for tariff pauses
Farm groups express appreciation for tariff pauses  Rural Radio Network
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USDA Funds Nasal Vaccine to Stop Bird Flu Spread
USDA Funds Nasal Vaccine to Stop Bird Flu Spread  Farms.com
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Intermediate wheatgrass as a dual use crop for grain and grazing
Intermediate wheatgrass as a dual use crop for grain and grazing  Frontiers
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Popular sausages recalled because they might contain hard plastic
Popular sausages recalled because they might contain hard plastic  PennLive.com
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Despite Tariffs, U.S. Soybeans Set to Reach China
(SINGAPORE) — As trade war tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, many traders are wondering what that could mean for commodities that have already been shipped from the U.S. to China. According to Reuters, China is set to receive about 3 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans in April-May despite new higher tariffs. Sources…
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Egg Prices Increase to Record High Despite Trump’s Predictions and Bird Flu Outbreak Slowing
WASHINGTON — In defiance of President Donald Trump’s predictions, U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 despite a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks. The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief. Demand…
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Don’t Forget Crop Protection Signup Deadline
There’s no question that farmers always have a lot to do. With everything stacked up on the to-do list, it can be easy to forget to sign up for USDA’s farm safety net programs. However, the deadline is rapidly approaching. The Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs are two key…
