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Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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Wheat tour confirms dismal expectations

Wheat tour confirms drought, freeze damage and historically low 2026 wheat crop expectations across Plains states. Read More

Corn field. (Adobe Stock │ #373307379 - Steve)
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U.S. House approves year-round E15 fuel sales

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
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Farm economy follows several paths



The Grygla General store will be a tour stop for attendees at the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit. (University of Minnesota Extension)

Rural entrepreneur builds her hometown grocery business and community

  • By Constance Carlson │ University of Minnesota Extension
Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

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.)

House approves farm bill on a bipartisan vote

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

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)

Mizzou’s FAPRI notes separate path for grain and beef producers

Southwest Kansas farmers are among those waiting for wheat harvest to begin. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains wheat marketing developments serve the U.S. and world

Sara Wyant

House leaders renew push for a new farm bill

Roger McEowen (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

IRS codes can help farmers and landowners