Harvesting conditions have improved significantly at Bell Family Farms since combining began for the farmers.

U.S. farmers often pay more than Brazilian competitors for key seed and crop production inputs, with the largest gaps occurring in corn seed, fungicide and herbicides, according to a new report.

Market conditions matter, but the policy and economic environment can shape how farmers view what comes next.

The Trump administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs due to diesel fuel prices.

Eight fertilizer manufacturing projects will receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply Program.

Market data for week ending Oct. 30, 2026.

Foreign-held agricultural land grew to 47.2 million acres in 2024, driven mostly by Canadian and European timber and renewable energy interests rather than purchases of working cropland, reports Jim Henry.

Buyers are paying closer attention to productivity, location and long-term return potential when making land purchasing decisions.

About 70,000 people visited Indianapolis for the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo for a busy week of leadership development, service projects and other activities.