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The market hasn't only deteriorated in the sense that prices are lower for cow-calf producers and feedlots, but also in the sense that the market is losing its voice, its leverage and has even questioned its own trajectory.

CNH Industries grabbed new real estate Monday among the globe's largest ag tech leaders with its purchase of precision ag and autonomy innovator Raven Industries.

Alberta's crop condition estimates were reported above both the five- and 10-year averages as of June 15, while soil moisture estimates are seen declining.

The Senate Agriculture Committee has a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday morning looking at renewable energy opportunities in rural America. A separate hearing by the full committee on Wednesday will examine some of the challenges facing livestock producers right now.

Spring wheat farmers in the upper Northern Plains have been battling drought all year and it has taken its toll on the new spring wheat crop.

There's more and more talk of "decoupling" -- relying less on China for some high-tech and other products -- even as U.S. agriculture recouples.

Unlike the cattle markets, there is no debate on lean hog futures as to whether the top is in.

Checking in on corn after the wind requires some patience and waiting to see if it will stand back up.

Why does it seem that sometimes rain is spotty and other times more widespread? Here are some analogies to help you visualize some of the reasons why.

U.S. spring wheat ratings as of the middle of June (week 23) and end of July (week 30) vs. the percent that July and final yields deviate from 1986-2020 trend of final yields

A number of biofuels and agriculture groups asked the Biden administration on Thursday to reject claims by oil refiners that they need relief from the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Despite little shower activity during recent weeks, soil moisture for developing winter wheat has remained quite good in Argentina and portions of southern Brazil.

Recently the Handy Devices feature from Progressive Farmer won a prestigious award. Find out more about the award, as well as how you might win some cash for your own ideas for the next Handy Devices we publish.

Suspecting the market has gone higher doesn't mean you need an appraisal, but if you're looking to sell a piece of property, it might. If you're doing estate planning, refinancing or getting a divorce, an appraisal is probably necessary.