Articles by Dave Alexander

Over 50 agriculture research and commodity groups have sent a letter expressing concern over USDA plans to reorganize its research agencies. In a letter sent…

In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment decreased from 121 in April to 119 in May. The decline in sentiment was attributable…

Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good…

The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate.  Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he…

Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global…

Following a successful first project, a U.S. client once again selected Onion Tech Alliance partners Eqraft, Modesta and Symach to develop a new facility in Washington. The…

Farmer sentiment improved in March, driven by improved expectations for the future even as current financial conditions remain mixed. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose…

On March 19, 2026, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced bipartisan bills to address high fertilizer costs in…

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and…

Farmers across the United States—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops…