Dry Conditions Intensify Across Upper Midwest, West

At a time when tractor and combine sales are up 50% on the year a labor shortage is plaguing the equipment manufacturing industry. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers tells us of its 1,000 equipment manufacturing members, every single one is hiring.

Drought or abnormal dryness expanded or intensified across parts of the West and upper Midwest, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor.

Research shows that success with conservation practices is optimized with a targeted, stepwise approach.

Dredging of Argentina’s key Parana River will continue for another 90 days, the government announced today. That news came as a relief to farmers and exporters.

One astronaut is putting the skills he learned on the farm to good use. Details in today's AgDay Minute.