Managing Crop Input Expenses
Monday, February 16, 2026 4:54AM CST
Machinery and fertilizer remain the two biggest expenses producers have to manage, but other areas factor in as well. A Kansas State University webinar looked at costs for a typical Kansas farm operation and offered some options for reducing expenses.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, February 15, 2026 4:59AM CST
A short market week and the USDA Ag Outlook forum are some of the major events we'll be tracking the week of Feb. 15.
House Takes Another Stab at Farm Bill
Friday, February 13, 2026 4:22PM CST
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson, R-Pa., on Friday released the text of the committee's latest version of the farm bill, the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026." The bill comes after Congress included some changes to farm bill programs in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
View From the Range
Friday, February 13, 2026 12:24PM CST
The Stark family has operated S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker, Montana, since 1910, spanning six generations on their ranch. Despite harsh weather challenges and operational changes, their deep ranching roots and family collaboration keep the legacy thriving.