USDA found 2.095 billion bushels of old-crop corn in storage, far above trade expectations and adding new pressure to U.S. grain markets.

From microbes and biologicals to cover crops, sensors and AI, what happens below ground is becoming increasingly important to crop protection and farm efficiency.

China's soybean imports rose 5% to nearly 76 million tons as American farmers compete for demand amid tariffs and strong Brazilian competition.

Ukraine expects no Black Sea grain ceasefire in the coming months, threatening exports, global wheat supplies and commodity prices for U.S. agriculture.

Inflation, energy and interest rates are reshaping U.S. grain markets as corn and soybeans react differently and farmers face higher operating costs.

U.S. farmers are moving deeper into the 2026 harvest, with corn 18% complete and soybeans 17% harvested as crop conditions hold steady across key states.

USDA says Hurricane Polo, a cold front and heavy rain could disrupt harvest and winter wheat planting this week, with 2 to 6 inches forecast in key farm areas.

U.S. grain futures fell sharply Monday, led by soybeans, as trade uncertainty, harvest weather and shifting export expectations pressured farm prices.

Soaring diesel costs and unusually competitive Senate contests are drawing Republican campaign money and national figures into Iowa and Kansas ahead of the November midterms.

Corn and wheat fell about 1.25% and soybeans lost 0.5% as harvest pressure, export demand and U.S.-China uncertainty weighed on farm prices.

U.S. fertilizer costs remain elevated as USDA forecasts a 15.3% jump in nutrient spending, adding pressure to farm margins in 2026.

Storms, flooding and sharp moisture contrasts are reshaping harvest conditions across U.S. farm country, while Pacific hurricanes could bring more rain.