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The ruling in the U.S. District Court of Eastern California could force the Labor Department to recalibrate wages for farm workers. The department changed the Adverse Effect Wage Rate last year, reducing farmer pay to migrant workers by an estimated $2.46 billion.

Four state attorneys general urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be careful with how it determines who receives small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Somewhat similar to the pattern from mid-August or early June, a busy storm track across the northern half of the U.S. could lead to areas of flooding and significant severe weather.

Practical Farmers of Iowa's (PFI) 2026 cover crop cost-share program is enrolling acres on a first-come, first-served basis in six Midwest states.

The cattle complex is accustomed to the long, hot summer days known as the dog days of summer, but added pressure worked the contracts even lower through Monday's trade.

CME has specifically designed the new sorghum contract to help producers hedge the spread between sorghum and corn prices.

The Iran war shows little sign of ending. Today's crude oil price is 10% or so higher than when the war began. Diesel's price is 40% or more higher.

Very strong new-crop U.S. soybean export sales to date suggest the current annual estimate from USDA is too low, but limited supply may have an impact.

This year's week 33 rating and the 25-year average vs. the change in the 2026 week 33 rating vs. the rating one month ago and the week 33 2025 rating.

Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries reshaped key 2026 races, including the loss of Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and a competitive House rematch involving Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Technical analysis is an important part of the toolbox. The December corn chart provides numerous examples to demonstrate various formations.

The U.S. has accomplished a lot in 250 years. Perhaps the best way to appreciate those accomplishments is by learning more about what they really are and how they truly came to be.

Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low commodity prices, as well as high fertilizer and input costs. Brazilians also face tough credit conditions...

In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota offering...