During past agricultural eras in the U.S. many farmers often said, "Pigs are the mortgage lifters." Perhaps many, but not all, pork producers...

GMO foods are one of the most controversial topics in modern agriculture. Though outspoken critics disagree, there's nonetheless strong scientific...

President Trump has kicked off a trade war with China. There’s no disputing that. That said trade war with China has implications for American...

If the Chinese government wants to hit Trump where it hurts over tariffs, I would bet on their ability to stick it to Midwest farmers for a bad,...

Each month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases updated supply and demand estimates for major crops. The crops in the U.S. are often...

Wheat The wheat market experienced heavy losses this week on increased chances of rainfall in Russia and the Ukraine as well as sentiment from...

We just returned from the Junior National Hereford Expo, the largest junior show in the country. It is held every July somewhere in the United...

The University of Wyoming's new slogan, "The world needs more cowboys," is drawing criticism for being sexist and racist. Here's my first reaction:...

BLACKDUCK, Minn. -- One of the many good things about working at Agweek is visiting farm towns across the Upper Midwest. Sometimes I've been...

Many farmers and rural communities that depend significantly on agricultural producers are being affected currently by insufficient net farm...

No, it's not a typo. A whopping 41 percent of Minnesota spring wheat is in excellent condition, with another 44 percent in good shape, according...

Years ago, when I was just getting started in journalism, my 11-year-old car became unreliable and so I needed a "new" one. I ended up buying...