Source: USDA news release Washington, D.C. - Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released March 31 by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Planted acreage intentions for corn are down in 37 of the 48 estimating states. Acreage decreases of 300,000 acres or more from last year are expected in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota,...

By Jeff Ishee, On the Farm Radio Federal climate forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say parts of the southeastern United States could face persistent drought conditions this spring, raising concerns for agriculture, water supplies, and wildfire risk across the region. Recent outlooks from NOAA indicate that warmer‑than‑normal temperatures and below‑average rainfall are likely from April through June, particularly in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, the...

Source: VA Farm Bureau ETTRICK, VA — A recent Virginia State University workshop explored ongoing research into edible flowers’ untapped powers—from emerging culinary uses to whole health benefits. “Flowers are food for the soul and tummy,” emphasized Theresa Nartea, VSU professor and Virginia Cooperative Extension small farm marketing & agribusiness specialist, during a Feb. 27 workshop at VSU Randolph Farm . Young farmers from across Virginia learned about innovative research about edible...