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USDA data identify oats, sorghum and wheat as commodity crops with the worst return on investment. Meanwhile, corn and soybeans have better ROIs, but still aren’t likely to help farmers break even.

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As hot temperatures persist, make sure your cattle stay cool and healthy with this management advice.

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service researcher started working with cotton at the turn of the century and has spent the last 26 years working with cottonseed and disease resistance.

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Call, text and hug your loved ones today. You never know when that moment will be your last.
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Oklahoma farmer David Ebers is optimistic about his cotton, corn and soybean crop despite a dry spell late in the spring. https://t.co/itQ3qLiXai

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Arkansas researchers are studying nematode proteins to develop resistant soybean varieties.

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The 2026 rice harvest will look different for some farmers as the nation’s largest rice cooperative temporarily closes receipt of grain loads at nine locations in Arkansas and Missouri.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules federal law preempts state pesticide label warning claims.

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Up to 40% of eastern Colorado’s wheat acres may be abandoned after late-season freezes destroyed grain in drought-stressed crops, leaving fields with no harvestable wheat.

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Drones and virtual fencing are going hand in hand to help cattle producers track their animals, even when they’re away from the farm.

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From cattle breeds to crop varieties, touring a Portugal farm 4,000 miles away revealed the universal truths that unite agriculture across continents.

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Field Check: Mississippi farmer optimistic about peanut yields despite challenging wet season.

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A larger crop this year is showing a lot of promise through the first stages of the growing season. But unpredictable weather in July and August could bring on weed, disease and insect pressure.

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Where Ag Is: At the World Seed Congress, 1,700 delegates tackled trade disruptions that could reshape how American farmers access new genetics and crop varieties.

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The fight against NWS requires constant vigilance at barriers. A 2023 breach in Panama led to rapid northward spread through Central America.

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As tick-borne meat allergy cases climb in the state, researchers and lawmakers are working to improve diagnosis, treatment access and public awareness.

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Amber DeBerry and her daughter, MaKenzie, will soon travel to Grand Island, Neb., for a stock show. With New World screwworm detected in their home state, their preparation looks different this year.

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Drones, Asked and Answered: University of Missouri research reveals breakeven point and hidden costs of drone ownership for farmers.

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Whether looking to diversify or to plant something new following a crop failure, alternatives such as sunflowers or guar may prove beneficial, although some may be limited by contract availability and marketing options.

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Both programs allow U.S. farm employers to hire foreign workers for temporary positions, but that’s where many similarities end. Know the differences before seeking labor through these programs.

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