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Crop Quality Report

Published October 24, 2025

U.S. Wheat Associates has released its 2025 U.S. Crop Quality Report, providing a detailed analysis of more than 2,200 wheat samples collected nationwide. The annual report helps global wheat buyers evaluate the quality and value of this year’s U.S. crop.…
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DOL Rule Eases H-2A Costs for Farmers

Published October 16, 2025

The Department of Labor’s updated rule for calculating H-2A wage rates is bringing relief to U.S. farmers after years of inflated labor costs. National Council of Agricultural Employers President and CEO Michael Marsh says the rule corrects decades of flawed…
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Soybean Inspections Slide 26 Percent

Published October 15, 2025

USDA’s weekly grain export inspections report showed mixed results across commodities. Corn inspections reached 313 million bushels so far this marketing year, up 65 percent from 2024, reflecting strong global demand at current prices. Soybean inspections totaled 149 million bushels,…
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Farm Aid 40 Rocks

Published September 21, 2025

Minneapolis hosted Farm Aid 40 for the first time this past weekend. Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson, who began the fundraiser back in 1985 during the farm crisis, started the day off with a simple message for attendees. "It's going…
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A Counter-Intuitive Approach to Weed Control

Published September 12, 2025

Weeds are often correlated with yield loss because they compete for resources. David Horvath, senior researcher, USDA Agricultural Research Service, said that may be a false premise. "Instead, what happens is the crop that precedes the weeds changes its development…
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Wiesemeyer: Washington Faces Packed September Agenda

Published September 5, 2025

Lawmakers are back in Washington after the August recess, and agriculture issues are part of a long list of unfinished business. Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says time is short to avoid a government shutdown. “We’ve only got about 14 legislative…
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Corn Conditions Slip, Soybeans Steady

Published August 19, 2025

The condition of the nation’s corn crop declined slightly last week, while soybean conditions remained unchanged for the second consecutive week. Corn silking reached 97 percent, with 72 percent of the crop in the dough stage and 27 percent dented.…
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