Summer sun boosts U.S. sugarbeet crop ahead of harvest
The U.S. sugarbeet crop is thriving ahead of pre-pile harvest, with many fields showing above-average quality despite drought and price concerns.
Best farm photos: Instagram highlights for Aug. 28, 2026
See the best farm photos from Instagram for Aug. 28, 2026, featuring standout posts from Ohlmann Acres, Millennial Farmer, Joelynn Rathmann, and more.
Grain market highs set as cattle prices continue slide
Grain market highs hit Friday across wheat, soybeans and corn, while cattle futures weakened amid import signals and border reopening news, analysts said.
When it feels weird to exhale, try being curious
Feeling weird to exhale after a busy stretch? With Montana farmers paused by rain, a reminder to pause, be curious, and reset with simple practices.
Equipment dealers urge stability in U.S.-Canada trade talks
As officials negotiate U.S.-Canada trade, Associated Equipment Distributors press Washington and Ottawa to ease barriers and resolve tariffs for equipment markets.
Managing risk in volatile markets: analyst’s advice
Managing risk in volatile markets remains critical as margins stay tight. Analyst Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net highlights pitfalls farmers should avoid.
March soil amendments to boost beds before spring
As winter recedes, farmers can turn to compost, mulch, worm castings, leaf mold and targeted fertilizers. These March soil amendments prep fields for spring.
How to Start Tomato Seeds: Five Tips for Strong Seedlings
Five expert tips on how to start tomato seeds, from variety selection to heat, light, moisture and up-potting, for healthier seedlings and better harvests.
Micropep files for peptide-based biofungicide approvals
Micropep has submitted regulatory filings in the US and EU for Promisin, its peptide-driven biofungicide, moving the product toward commercialization.
11 Best heirloom tomatoes to plant for flavor and yield
From San Marzano to Cherokee Purple, discover 11 standout heirloom tomatoes, with growth habits, days to maturity and best uses to suit your climate and market.
Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year finalist Q&A: Christina Traeger
Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year finalist Christina Traeger of Avon, Minnesota, discusses her cattle operation, goals, and advice for newcomers.
CME dairy prices mixed as whey, milk rise and butter slips
CME dairy prices were mixed Thursday, with gains in dry whey and nonfat dry milk offset by declines in cheese and butter, according to exchange data.