Ag News

Markets stay cautious in fog of uncertainty

IARN – After some fireworks late last week, things have quieted down in the grain trade. The latest spark came as China and the United States each slapped new fees

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

IARN – For the past several weeks and even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production,

Plenty to see and do at 2026 AFBF Convention

IARN – There are many things to see and do at next year’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Farmers and ranchers should make plans now to attend the event, which

AFBF asks Congress and White House for farm aid

IARN – Farmers and ranchers are facing extreme economic pressures. The overall U.S. farm economy is in very bad shape, and the long-term viability of the sector is in danger.

AI in agriculture is here and assisting farmers each day

IARN – AI, or artificial intelligence, is beginning to be applied to agriculture in tangible ways that can assist farmers with day-to-day tasks. Heather Hampton Knodle, president of Knodle Farms