farm economics

America 250, Corn, Lacey Vilhauer, Land, Wheat

The farmers who fed the American Revolution 

Historian Richard Bushman explores how colonial farmers lived, worked and helped build the foundation of a new nation. Read More

Arkansas, Corn, Cotton, Crops, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Soybeans

Survey shows urea prices dropping

SOIL FERTILITY — The annual Wayne E. Sabbe Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies publication guides nutrient management recommendations to improve soil health and crop yield. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)
Agriculture Finance, Farmland, Opinion, Soil Health

Residual fertility: Looking deeper at the value already in the soil

Trump lowers tariffs on imported farm equipment through 2027 

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.

Grain markets challenge farmers the rest of 2026

Combine harvester harvests wheat. (Adobe Stock │ #602027180 - scharfsinn86)

Mizzou updates custom rates for ag guide

Concrete slab with large cracks, flags of the USA and China. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #328134219 - Iurii Gagarin)

Sinking the 8-ball

Courtesy photo.

Sorghum: Can I realistically cut costs in 2025?

Ag Economics

AFBF’s chief economist headed to Senate staff