US stock benchmarks are now bouncing much higher as oil retreats. Participants are reacting positively to the few ships that successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Exploring technical levels for ...

USDA was already predicting more soybean acres and fewer corn and wheat acres in 2026. Those predictions are further increasing with the U.S. war on Iran, American Soybean Association economist ...

Farmers in the Upper Midwest are investing in homegrown oats. It’s good for the land. But can it work as a cash crop? By Jacey Fortin Photographs by Tim Gruber Reporting from southeastern Minnesota ...

Following the February price discovery period, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has finalized spring crop insurance prices for the 2026 crop year, establishing the revenue guarantees farmers will ...

Soybeans are falling 5 to 7 cents on Monday morning, after shooting higher at the Sunday night open, with some new crop contracts higher. Futures posted Friday gains of 6 to 10 cents in the nearby ...

The market has begun turning away from large-cap tech in 2026. Small caps have been one of the biggest beneficiaries of that rotation. Fast earnings growth expectations relative to the S&P 500 and ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has temporarily approved the use of dicamba, a crop herbicide, in 34 states. In 2024, a federal court ruling made it illegal to use once ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

China may be set to pay more for US Soybeans as it weighs additional purchases ahead of a planned visit by President Donald Trump in April. The move could smooth political ties, but it comes with a ...