Iowa’s Ag Secretary Mike Naig says questions remain following the Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy and the closure of their Iowa processing plant.

A Missouri grain cooperative could have prevented an employee’s fatal engulfment in a storage bin in May 2024 had it followed federal workplace safety requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor determined.

Denali, the nation’s leading recycler of organics, today revealed it transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report that details findings from 2023.

The U.S. corn and soybean harvests are in the home stretch. That followed another week of generally dry weather in much of the Midwest and Plains and while some areas did receive some rain, overall, it wasn’t enough to cause significant delays.

The Mississippi River at Memphis in Tennessee, St. Louis, and the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois, can't catch a good stretch of rain to help the low-water levels currently creating havoc for barge traffic in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) basin.

The American Soybean Association is expressing concern after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposed additional restrictions on farmers—a move that seems to have followed adverse comments from environmental groups.

To help prevent tragic accidents, Nationwide and its partners provided life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 58 fire departments across rural America through its 2024 Grain Bin Safety campaign.

University of Missouri Extension state nutrient management specialist John Lory advises against fall application of anhydrous ammonia anywhere in Missouri.

Six students from across the country will spend the next year sharing their passion for the FFA.

In the stretch of a few weeks, Indiana farmer Kip Tom was hitting state fairs, farm shows and debates in late summer to talk about the rural economy, regulations and trade under the Biden-Harris administration.

The USDA says fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in September 2024 than September 2023.

On September 30, Pure Prairie Poultry, Inc. notified the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship that, due to their financial position, they were unable to purchase feed for approximately 1.3 million broiler chickens located at 13 Iowa farms.

The Renewable Fuels Association on Friday applauded California Gov. Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board (CARB) to expedite the approval of E15, gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol. California is the only state in the country that doesn’t currently allow the sale of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15.

Last week was a big week for U.S. corn and soybean export sales.

With both on-feed and placement totals expected to be lighter than a year ago, Friday's October USDA Cattle on Feed report should be found to be bullish, especially coupled with the fact that September's marketings could be over last year's total.

The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announced it has signed a long-term lease agreement for its operations at Port Houston and will be expanding the facility to support the export of soybean meal among other bulk grains. The upgrades will focus on increased reliability and efficiency and include providing rail-based soybean meal unload access directly at the export point.

U.S. dairy farmers are remaining resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks while advancing in policy areas including nutrition and milk pricing, said NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney at the organization’s annual meeting held in Phoenix Oct. 21-23.

Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center.

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending consumers shift to a more plant-based diet and limit their consumption of red and processed meats.

La Nina, the cool-water phase of the Pacific Ocean El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) recurring climate pattern, is certainly taking its time to develop.

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, issued the following statement Tuesday after Reps. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Dan Kildee (D-Mich.), and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) introduced a 45Z extension bill. The Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act would extend the Section 45Z clean fuel production credit for 10 years.

Farmers for Soil Health empowers farmers to lead the charge in sustainability—putting real money directly into their hands to drive change where it matters most: at the farm level. With enrollment now open, the program offers an opportunity for farmers to make a meaningful impact on soil health while benefiting financially.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the cancellation of all products containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Farmers could see a very different tax landscape in 2025.

Dry, dry, dry. Outside of some hurricanes over the last month, getting rain to fall has been a difficult task that has usually resulted in small areas receiving good rainfall only to be completely dry for weeks afterward.

The 97th Annual National FFA Convention gets underway today and nearly 70,000 FFA members are in Indianapolis, Indiana this week to participate in competition and develop their leadership skills.

Export data for marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and sales of U.S. grains in all forms (GIAF) increased to more than $48 billion, bolstered by a record 1,746,490,298 gallons of ethanol sold internationally and a single-market record 23.4 million metric tons (924 million bushels) shipped to Mexico.

Expanding jobsite capabilities for its customers, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today a new strategic partnership with Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB).