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Corn is much higher than knee high in this Lebanon County, Pa. field

Crop report shows corn, soybeans down in Northeast

Jul 13, 2020

New York and Pennsylvania growers planted 100,000 more acres of wheat this season.

Despite dry, hot June, overall growing season stays cool

Jul 13, 2020

The U.S. Drought Monitor has identified severe drought conditions in parts of New England and New York.

Northeast forestry struggles amid COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020

COVID-19 has hurt demand for paper and pulp, and biomass is struggling against renewables and oil.

July 15 deadline approaches for Grow-NY competition

Jul 10, 2020

The grand prize winner of the business competition will be awarded with a $1 million prize.

Broadband seems pretty narrow in my neighborhood

Jul 09, 2020

From the Farmhouse Window: It’s a busy world, and ag can no longer be left out of the broadband loop.

Morning Market Review for July 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Corn, soybeans ease on wet weekend weather. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for July 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Grain prices take big step back.

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Jul 13, 2020

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Jul 13, 2020

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Jul 13, 2020

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Jul 13, 2020

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Ode to the teenagers

Jul 06, 2020

Farm parents, don’t let anyone scare you: Teenagers are pretty awesome, especially on a road trip.

Share your farm kid quarantine life

Jun 26, 2020

Sun sets on a rural street with a pharmacy in view

COVID-19: Let’s call the vet

Jun 19, 2020

Who can talk COVID-19 with science, medicine, rural life and zero political spin? Here’s what the veterinarian has to say.

Head up, in life and in the show ring

Jun 04, 2020

Crops

Corn and soybean rows with grassy field road between them.

USDA crop progress: Corn quality drops again

Jul 13, 2020

Soybean conditions also take a dip in the latest quality ratings updates.

Livestock

Help cattle cope with summer heat

Jul 09, 2020

Monitor temperature and humidity, make sure cattle have shade and plenty of water.

Have you heard of a 'manureshed'?

Jul 07, 2020

Agricultural Research Service proposes using manuresheds to reconnect crop and livestock production.

My Take

A tough call, but we’ll see you next year Master Farmers

Jun 22, 2020

The Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers banquet and tour, originally scheduled for July, is cancelled to next year.

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Volatility back in U.S. milk prices

Jun 29, 2020

U.S. milk prices rise amidst record climb in cheese price

FMC, Nutrien Ag Solutions partner to launch new tech

Jul 09, 2020

The companies are piloting the new Arc farm intelligence platform targeting diamondback moths in California.

AgTalks town hall series kicks off July 30

Jul 10, 2020

Series of town halls will focus on challenges facing American agriculture in trade, global competitiveness.

ASA celebrates century of advocacy on Aug. 4

Jul 13, 2020

American Soybean Association is celebrating 100 years back where it all began on Indiana farm; register early to attend.

Niching up the combine market

Jul 01, 2020

Deere's latest move with the X9 expands combine capacity in new ways; segments buyers

The Seed Farm helps cultivate new crop of farmers

Jul 08, 2020

Young Farmer Podcast: The Emmaus, Pa., operation is a farm incubator helping new farmers start their businesses.

Farm Policy

Trump says Phase 2 China deal unlikely

Jul 10, 2020

Phase One trade deal was signed Jan. 15, Trump said work on Phase 2 could start right away.

7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 10, 2020

Jul 10, 2020

AFBF leader diagnosed with COVID-19, questions about Roundup settlement, Ag Economy Barometer improves and people more in tune to where food comes...

Two Hearts, One Harvest

Life in quarantine takes some adjusting

May 29, 2020

Along with the quarantine, weather has made it hard for the Reskovacs to get into the fields this spring.

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