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Crops, Lacey Vilhauer, Wheat

Wheat plantings decline again, hit century low in 2026 

U.S. wheat planted area for 2026 is forecast at 43.8 million acres, down 3% from 2025 and the lowest level recorded since 1919. Read More

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Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas

Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

Dave Bergmeier
Blogs, Columns, Columns, Dave, Editorials, From the Editor, Opinion

Appreciation for agriculture is necessary



Panoramic farmland with white barn. (Courtesy photo.)

Iowa farmland values continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace