Agriculture
BASF urges potato and soybean growers to stay ahead of white mold, a disease that can persist in fields, threaten crop performance, and must be managed quickly.
Molecular markers are helping speed up breeding for more effective pest resistance.
According to the Arkansas Farm Bureau, the rice harvest is progressing across the state after an uneven start in some rice fields this season.
Producers remain mindful of weather as Texas cotton harvest continues.
Business & Markets
ASFMRA’s Ray Brownfield breaks down Illinois farmland values, including soil quality, drainage, location, demand, and recent land prices.
Scoular’s Jeff Frazier said the combination of new markets, improved genetics, and crop-rotation benefits is creating new opportunities for High Plains producers considering winter canola.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says technical barriers and uncertainty continue to weigh on exports to China while U.S. beef continues to find growth opportunities in other international markets.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says talks between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Canadian negotiators remain stalled, leaving producers and businesses watching closely for what comes next.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
After 80 years in agriculture, Illinois farmer Allen Entwistle reflects on family, farming, cattle and the importance of giving back.
The family-owned workwear company is looking to grow its presence in American agriculture.
