Second quarter land values spurred by development demand
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says farmland values surprisingly rose 3% in the second quarter of 2025 from a year earlier. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, […]
Indiana farmer says agriculture provides benefits to veterans
The owner of At East Orchard in central Indiana says the ag industry provides opportunities for veterans to thrive in life after service. Joe Ricker tells Brownfield, “We’re an educational […]
Iowans are warned about keeping safety first with ATVs and UTVs
Seven people have died on ATVs and UTVs in Iowa so far this year, with dozens hurt, prompting a healthcare professional to offer some safety reminders about the powerful machines. […]
New H-2A processing could lead to delays
An ag attorney says farmers utilizing the H-2A guest worker program could see significant delays with new immigration requirements at U.S. Consulates. Arkansas-based William L. Mencer says every worker now […]
Farmer says H-2A program has uncertain future for her operation
A farmer in eastern Kansas says rising labor costs tied to a federal visa program may not be financially sustainable for her operation. Lavell Winsor says wages for H-2A guest […]
Dry conditions expand in parts of central U.S.
A climatologist says some areas of the Corn Belt saw some expansion of dry conditions over the last week. Lindsay Johnson with the National Drought Mitigation Center says most of […]
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Ottumwa holding parade to celebrate ‘traditional marriage’
A parade in Ottumwa Saturday will celebrate “traditional marriage” after the city council passed a proclamation saying that it is a union of a man and a woman. Local Baptist […]
Current ag climate calls for farm bill
A northern Illinois farmer says he has numerous concerns about the state of the ag industry. Scott Brenner, who raises 1100 dairy cows and row crops in Carroll and Stephenson […]
Federal crop insurance coverage gets an update for 2026
A crop insurance specialist says federal crop insurance will expand coverage and subsidy levels for crop farmers starting in 2026. Rob Fronning with AgCountry Farm Credit Services says subsidy levels […]
