Farm and Ranch Report

Pairwise co-founder Tom Adams sees opportunities for genome editing to grow the average consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables.

Ag Secretary says the USDA is leading a coordinated One Health response to combat New World Screwworm, and says additional innovative solutions are in the works.

The foundation of an integrated approach to controlling kochia is to make the crop as competitive as possible.

The challenge of weed pressure is as old as agriculture, but even with modern technology it remains a big problem.

With wholesale prices back to the farmer so low that margins are hard to come by, will more farmers start considering direct marketing?

There has been a confirmed case of New World Screwworm in Texas cattle.

Technological breakthroughs in recent years with artificial intelligence and gene editing are opening up new possibilities for plant breeders.

The New World Screwworm has been identified just 25 miles south of the U.S. Mexico border.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a few major steps toward strengthening American fertilizer production.

This Georgia dairy says investments in cow comfort have been critical to the success of their creamery and the quality of their milk.

Agritourism efforts can help promote long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry.

Giving consumers a firsthand look at modern dairy farming has helped Mountain Fresh Creamery rebuild consumer confidence.

This year as part of their state of the farm report, agtech company Bushel surveyed farmers about their usage of AI.

What does it take to grow a business in production agriculture in today's farm economy?

Agriculture doesn't have a reputation for being the most technologically advanced industry, but that doesn't mean farmers aren't willing to adopt new technology.

A newly re-branded company is offering farmers a way to earn extra revenue without selling their crops.

The age of the farmer has been gradually moving higher, but some are noticing a shift to younger operators.

Growing a specialty crop to sell directly to consumers can mean more margin, but it also creates a new challenge: finding and converting the right customers.

For smaller farmers, competing in today's agricultural economy can feel nearly impossible.

For farmers exploring direct-to-consumer business models, some of the best ideas might sound a little strange at first.

Farmland has produced strong returns historically as a non-correlated asset to Wall Street, but it also comes with some big challenges for investors.

Shane Thomas argues that in competitive, commodity-driven markets like agriculture, doing something different can unlock unconventional growth.

There are opportunity costs hidden in every business, including agriculture. Make sure you're happy with the strategy tax you're paying.

About 31% of US farmland is owned by non-operating land owners, and farmland as an asset class continues to attract interest from investors.

When an opportunity comes along to operate more farmland, many farmers need a capital partner.

Farmers have a lot more access to information and outside influences than ever before. What does that mean for their trusted advisors?

What does it take to grow a business in production agriculture in today's farm economy?

As uncertainty continues in fertilizer markets, many farmers are left wondering how to respond.

Moisture sensors can give helpful information to farmers, but it's not a complete picture of water needs in a field or orchard.

Researchers at UC Riverside are developing a model that would give tree crop growers a soil water map of their orchards.

A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it's needed.

Beyond the immediate disruptions, the bigger challenge is the ripple effect across production, infrastructure, and global logistics.

Fertilizer prices have taken a sharp upwards turn over the past several weeks, as global disruptions add even more pressure to the market.

In the age of digital agriculture, the case could be made that farm equipment can do more with less, especially with autonomy.

The recent geopolitical challenges have shined a spotlight on how fragile our global fertilizer infrastructure can be. As prices have spiked, it's natural to look for alternatives.

A lot of the value of automation can be realized without changing the tractor you already use

Zack Smith pivoted his company from focusing on commercial farmers to marketing to homesteaders.

For farmer Zack Smith, pushing past that pressure to stay in the status quo is what actually creates change.

When developing new technology for agriculture, small mistakes can be costly and discouraging, especially when engineers don't fully understand the realities of farming.

Job number one is to make sure that water is not the limiting factor to crop development, but how do you know that your system is performing as planned?

Wholesale fertilizer prices have spiked, and farmers might want to consider ways to offset fertilizer needs.

High fertilizer prices and low availability are big concerns headed into the growing season. Can ag technology help?