After nearly 30 years and more than 1,500 presentations, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension Economist Chad Hart retired this past summer. Before he departed the university, he sat down with ...

Researchers and farmers explore how crop genetics, fertility, planting decisions, and field variability shape corn and soybean yields and profitability.

Learn how you can use cover crops to slow erosion, boost soil health, scavenge and hold nutrients, improve water quality, and control pests, weeds, and diseases. This section outlines the different ...

The 2026 midterm elections could bring major changes to congressional agriculture committees, with at least 14 members ...

Manure spills require a quick, organized response. Learn five steps to control the spill, limit environmental damage, and ...

Corn and wheat futures were slightly higher in overnight trading. Prices recieved by farmers rose year over year while prices ...

The September 2026 Purdue University–CME Group Ag Economy Barometer found that 80% of producers were concerned or very concerned about the competitiveness of U.S. soybeans relative to Brazil.

This has been an unusual year. The seasonal rally and the plan to sell cash corn and soybeans and get some new crop hedged ahead in April and May worked, with prices moving lower until late June. Then ...

Most of the nation returns to standard time Sunday morning, and Congress could decide as early as next month whether it will ...