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Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

Economists warn tight margins, strong exports and uncertain demand will shape 2026 grain market outlook, Dave Bergmeier writes. Read More

U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT" Thompson, R-PA, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, left, and Tracey Mann, R-KS, pose for photos in front of a patriotic backdrop May 2, after the Kansas Food & Agriculture Listening Session in a farm shop north of Gypsum, Kansas (Photo by Tim Unruh.)
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House approves farm bill on a bipartisan vote

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)
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Rain bypasses critical areas of need in the Plains



Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Oklahoma Wheat Commission to hold District I election

USDA announces $52 million for public access, wildlife habitat program 

New Kansas Soybean commissioner celebrates Soy Foods Month 

Sen. Roger Marshall speaks about legislation to lower fertilizer costs and among the listeners was Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. (Courtesy photo.)

Marshall: Lowering input costs act will help farmers

In this 2019 file photo, flooding in crop fields leaves behind debris and submerged plants that may die or suffer yield damage. (Photo by Linda Geist)

When fields stay wet

Grain Elevator (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin)

Cash Bids

Grain Report

Simple math and MU Extension ag business forage budgets can help you calculate production costs of making your own hay. Photo courtesy of Rachel Hopkins.

State-By-State Hay Markets