The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will survey more farmers for several key crop reports after a sharp fall in participation for its spring planting intentions survey. Agency statisticians reported the March 31 planting-intentions response rate fell to 37.6% response rate ...

The National Pork Producers Council asked the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service to delay a proposed rule to implement the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit until two analytical tools are finalized and made available for public review and comment. 45Z Clean Fuel Credit ...

Central Illinois farmer Cory Ritter said spring moisture has helped him make headway after a dry winter on his Macon and Christian county acres near Blue Mound. His fields recorded about 4.5–5 inches rain in April, with a mid-month storm that produced roughly 1.25 inches in some ...