Dryland

With her roots in Idaho's wheat fields, Jamie Kress is ready to make waves in Washington D.C. and for farmers everywhere.

A recent winter storm has brought bitter cold temperatures, putting winter wheat crops from Nebraska and Montana at risk.

The right fertilizer decisions can help optimize yields while protecting the bottom line at the start of every growing season.

One of the largest hay and forage shows on the west coast will take place in the Tri-Cities this week, as the NW Hay Expo kicks off Wednesday.

U.S. Wheat Associates recently released its annual Crop Quality Report, bringing together producers, researchers, and industry professionals before taking the findings on a global tour to meet directly with customers.

USDA is out with its first World Supply and Demand Estimate for Global Wheat for the year. And the highlight, Argentina’s wheat production.

Last week, USDA, the State Department and Office of Management and Budget signed an interagency agreement saying the Department of Ag should run Food For Peace.

The first USDA crop report of the New Year looked back on how the previous year wrapped up.

USDA said 33 million acres of winter wheat were planted for the 2026 harvest, down less than 1% year over year and off by 2% from 2024’s numbers.

Thanks to high input costs, high labor costs and low commodity prices, the farm economy has been struggling for several years; when that struggle comes to an end is anyone’s guess.