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Seasonal demand may have been slow to surface, but last week, choice cuts averaged $9.96 higher than the previous week as consumers are ready for the grilling season!

The ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee complained more about the GOP draft of the House farm bill compared to the chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Groups also are leveling their criticisms of different provisions in the bill over conservation...

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the catastrophic structural failure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by the container ship M/V Dali.

How fit was the ground at planting this year? The best tool to evaluate the outcome and make further input decisions is an old-fashioned shovel.

On May 14, 2024, the U.S. initiated a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, always a touchy subject for the soybean market. Traders might be wondering about retaliation from China; but so far, soybean prices are showing no concern.

Intense flooding that developed two weeks ago has been exacerbated by continual rains that have fallen in the area. The active pattern continues for the next week with two more fronts bringing aggravating rainfall to the region.

First oat crop rating of each year from 1996 to 2024 along with the rating seen the last week of July when the crop is well advanced and close to being harvested vs. the percent that the final oat yield of each season deviated from the 25-year trend

A group of 25 agriculture, biofuels and other interests told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that they need guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit "as soon as possible."

Both corn pollination and grain fill may now occur after the crop-adverse La Nina pattern begins this summer in the Pacific Ocean.

From the beginning, the generation of Americans born between 1946-64 has made their presence felt. It's no surprise they continue to do so today.

While rain may slow the national planting pace, some growers will get a few windows of opportunity. Anxiety about U.S. planting and Brazilian flooding has changed the market trend.

DTN/Progressive Farmer spoke with AGCO's CEO Eric Hansotia about Precision Planting's newest weed management technology, Fendt Lodge and Fendt's marketing strategies.

Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, DTN/Progressive Farmer will feature stories and columns on the unique mental health challenges that farmers and ranchers face and the resources and support available to assist those who are struggling to find help and hope.

It was a busy week with various reports for Canada Agriculture of weekly exports, canola crush and other important information.