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An average spring day in May took a turn when an Iowa farmer spotted a ring-tailed passenger hanging on to the end of his sprayer boom.

Farmer's Reel Featuring Raccoon Riding Companion Goes Viral

U.S. farmers and agricultural economists remain concerned by rising global competition and the reliability of recent trade agreements. However, some economists say emerging market shifts could create opportunity for corn and soybean growers later this year.

The Hardest Crop to Grow In 2026 Is A Profit Margin

The central foundation for those against the merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is if the new entity would in fact enhance competition.

Rail Merger Update: Why the STB is Pressing Pause as Ag Opposition Mounts

How do you time cotton plant growth regulators? Here are the factors Monitor hot, wet conditions and measure internodes.

Plant Growth Regulators for Cotton: How to Maximize Effectiveness

Ben Rand of Blue Line Futures says an unprecedented Western drought is shrinking crops, drying up wells, tightening hay supplies and accelerating cattle herd liquidation across the region

'I've Never Seen Anything Like This': The Devastating Toll as Drought Grips the Western Plains

In a phenomenally audacious raid, Henry Wickham gathered, pilfered, and delivered 70,000 seeds of monopoly.

Seed Wars: How a Bio-Pirate Executed the Greatest Heist in Agriculture History

As a 'disconnect' grows between macro-economic data and farm-level decisions, lenders urge transparency and proactive planning to bridge the gap in the current downturn.

Farm Bankruptcies Spike in April: Is it a Crisis or a Test of Resilience?

USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan aims to boost demand for U.S. cotton through domestic manufacturing incentives, traceable supply chains and the Buying American Cotton Act.

Can USDA's New Great American Cotton Plan Revive Demand?

From canola to h**p, recent history shows new crops only stick when margin and infrastructure line up for years—not seasons.

The 180-Million-Acre Lock: Why U.S. Agriculture Remains Anchored to Corn and Soybeans

The ability to make what’s old new again is creating a new floor for used sprayer and combine prices.

Technology and Retrofit Options Shift Dynamics In Used Market