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When comparing Monday's acreage numbers to March’s USDA planting intentions report and trade expectations for June, there weren’t many surprises.

Agritourism and the economic and social opportunity it provides, the family farms and communities they serve, continues to expand.   “There are large, diverse opportunities there and it really depends on your situation, your farm, and what you produce,” noted Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension.   The div...

After spring planting is finished, producers should make an appointment with their local FSA county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.  July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and crop.   “...

World Trade Month in May celebrated trade’s significant impact on U.S. agriculture. Cary Sifferath, vice president of the U.S. Grains Council, said trade is incredibly important to the American farmer.   “The trade of our corn, sorghum, and barley crops and many of their related co-products that the U.S. Grain Council...

A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows the U.S. biomass-based diesel industry generated $42.4 billion in economic activity in 2024, supported 107,400 jobs and paid $6 billion in annual wages.  According to the report, nearly half of the total economic impact—$19.9 billion and 41,500 jobs—...

Thursday, we told you about the EPA releasing an updated draft Insecticide Strategy, and U.S. agriculture groups and supporters reacted to the news.   "EPA’s numerous pragmatic improvements to the draft Insecticide Strategy have created a final strategy that can be better implemented by applicators while also protecting threatened and endangered species,” said NASDA CEO, and former under secr

The buzz around biologicals has never been louder, but the noise can make it difficult to figure out what biologicals are, how they fit into a cropping plan, and how to use them.  Jon Treloar, senior technical agronomist for Novonesis, offers advice for growers on how to cut through the noise.  ...

Earth Optics released the 2025 Predictive Ag Report.   “Earth Optics is the leader in soil analysis and understanding the physical, chemical, and biological profile of the soil, and we use that data to inform your crop plan for the next season," said Cam Norgate, co-founder and vice president of products at Earth Optics.  "So, usi...

The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri recently released its 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook report.  The outlook for U.S. farm finances is characterized by two competing story lines. For producers of many crops, net returns are down sharply from recent peaks as output prices have declined more than input costs. The...

According to NASS, as of March 1st, the total wheat stocks in Oregon totaled 27.9 million bushels, up from 25 million bushels a year ago.  Off-farm stocks were up 18% percent, while on-farm stocks were down 17% compared to the previous year.  In...