Lingering wet conditions slow planting in northwest Iowa
Lingering wet conditions have slowed planting progress in northwest Iowa. Shane Holtorf of Pomeroy says he started planting corn April 13th and finished a week later. “We got a start […]
Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, pulling contracts to a higher weekly finish. Beans were preparing for weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China. Any significant […]
Delta farmers wait for better weather
Farmers in northeast Arkansas are waiting on a decent planting window following a month of record rain and flooding. “I never ever say I want the rain to stop, but […]
Delta farmers waiting for better weather
Farmers in northeast Arkansas are waiting on a decent planting window following a month of record rain and flooding. “I never ever say I want rain to stop, but I […]
Cash rental rates remain strong
A farmland market expert says cash rental rates have been strong across parts of the Corn Belt. Jim Rothermich is the vice president of Iowa Appraisal and says, “I have […]
Iowa Senate might debate carbon pipeline restrictions today
A bill to limit a carbon pipeline company’s ability to seize private property along the pipeline route is on the Iowa Senate’s debate list today. Dozens of Iowans affected by […]
Indiana governor issues temporary ban of cell-cultured products for two-years
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill into law that bans the sale of cell-cultured proteins for the next two years. Jean Leising, chair of the state Senate Ag […]
Study shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to U.S. economy in 2023
A new study from the National Corn Growers Association and the U.S. Grains Council shows ag exports contributed $28.96 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023. Gretchen Kuck is an […]
Nebraska rancher says managing risk is harder with more uncertainty
A Nebraska rancher says it’s becoming harder to manage risk due to on-going drought and uncertainty in the market. Jaclyn Wilson of Lakeside tells Brownfield, “Everything is so extreme right […]
House Ways and Means Chairman wants tax certainty for farmers and ranchers
The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says Congress is finalizing the President’s “one big, beautiful bill”. Congressman Jason Smith of Missouri says, “We’re going to deliver a […]
