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Farmers are still put off by the high price of new, and the used equipment auction world is where they are heading in droves, whether its to find 10-plus-year-old bargains, good-condition, late-model machines or even rare, classic gems. agweb.com/news/machinery…


Researchers at Purdue spent years working with NASA engineers to figure out how to grow crops on Mars and beyond. Now the data is yielding surprising results. agweb.com/news/scientist…


The 2025 season proved that no two years in farming are alike. Learn which lessons from 2025 can help you make stronger decisions next year. agweb.com/news/crops/202…


Basis levels improved this week, with some analysts saying it could have been from China buying, even if the government shutdown means no daily export sales data can offer proof. But one analyst says there is a bullish case for corn, especially consider... agweb.com/news/crops/cor…


If your farm machinery auto steer or GPS guidance system is tied into a local RTK or Real Time Network (RTN) corrections signal, there are critical updates to make before spring planting. Find out what experts say you should do soon. Read more: tinyurl.com/434zkd9j?utm_m…


When Matt and Janna Splitter decided to build a new farm office, they knew it would set the tone for their business. Every choice — from the color of the trim to the direction of the doors — was made with purpose and intention. agweb.com/news/business/…


Find out how the busy farm equipment auction season is shaping up so far and why you can expect an uptick in multi-dealer and farm retirement auctions before 2025 comes to a close. agweb.com/news/machinery…


Here's the auction expert's advice on eveything from keeping emotions in check to buying extended warranties. agweb.com/news/machinery…


After a season that started strong and steady, Iowa farmers are facing disappointing corn yields as southern rust and heavy summer rains take a bite out of what could have been record crops. agweb.com/news/crops/har…


Various programs and reports are on hold. Among them are EQIP and SDRP. Also in jeopardy of being delayed or cancelled is the October WASDE. agweb.com/news/policy/ag…


Megin Nichols, the CDC’s director in the division of foodborne, waterborne and environmental diseases, explains the ties between human, animal and environmental health. agweb.com/news/livestock…


Nutrien Ag Solutions brings powerful depth of retail agriculture and agronomic expertise as coalition enters its seventh year agweb.com/news/business/…


The microbial product works as part of an integrated strategy to address SCN, the No. 1 yield-reducing pest problem in soybeans. Farmers routinely see yields cut by 5 bushels or more per acre in affected fields. agweb.com/news/crops/soy…


Farmers will receive more payments under the changes to ARC and PLC programs, and the increase could be significant. agweb.com/news/policy/ar…


At just 12 years old, Cumberland, Wisc., native Lexi Anderson was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy, a rare and life-threatening heart disease. After a successful heart transplant in early 2024, the now 13-year-old is back to showing dairy cattl... agweb.com/news/livestock…


About a mile after he passed a car on fire, Chad Rieck noticed smoke rolling out of his trailer. Within a minute or two, his trailer carrying gilts back from Aksarben was on fire. agweb.com/news/livestock…


Historically, colder temperatures have played a crucial role in controlling New World screwworm’s geographical spread. agweb.com/news/livestock…


Herbicides and defoliants are commonly used by farmers in southern regions to quicken the harvest period and reduce the risk of shatter loss and poor test weights. Now, Midwest growers and researchers are looking at how to use the practice. agweb.com/news/crops/soy…


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