University of Kentucky agricultural economists have co-authored a updated guide offering practical financial strategies to help Southern farmers navigate rising costs and lower market prices.

Penn State Extension experts emphasize managing rising fuel and fertilizer costs through soil testing, pre-purchasing, and efficient nutrient application for 2027 crops.

Penn State Extension specialists explain how environmental stress across key corn growth stages impacts ear size, pollination success, and overall yield potential.

New York apple growers can insure fresh apples by individual variety starting in 2027 under new USDA Risk Management Agency policy updates.

The New York Soil Health Alliance Soil Health Field Day on September 17, 2026, will showcase cover cropping, weed management, and soil health strategies in Aurora, New York.

Favorable weather and early planting have set Kentucky farmers up for a strong 2026 harvest, with projections pointing to record corn and soybean yields across the state.

Missouri State University students gain hands-on livestock experience by raising, training, and showing purebred Hereford cattle from the school's Journagan Ranch.

The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council highlighted the Radicle Corn Challenge winners, Citroniq and Future Origins, for creating innovative, higher-value products using corn.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation endorsed Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Tony Wied for re-election, praising their advocacy for state agriculture and rural policies.

UW-Madison Extension highlights native little bluestem and big bluestem grasses as low-maintenance choices to add autumn color, texture, and wildlife value to Midwest gardens.

Nebraska’s Hay and Forage Hotline helps livestock producers find hay supplies, connect with sellers, and manage forage needs during wildfire recovery and continuing drought challenges.

Michigan is expanding efforts to monitor and manage spotted lanternfly through research, community education, trapping programs, and grower outreach to help slow the pest’s spread.

USDA has extended the deadline for public comments on a review of U.S. beef grade standards, giving stakeholders until December 7, 2026, to submit feedback.