U.S. ethanol production hits high as output surges to meet demand
U.S. ethanol production surged to an all-time high last week as producers try to meet expected demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.126 million barrels, per day, […]
Cattle industry cites tight supplies as Trump targets rising beef costs
The high retail price of beef became a target of the Trump administration late this year. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there are several reasons consumers […]
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Iowa lawmakers warn of complexity in property tax changes
It’s clear property tax changes will be at the top of the agenda for the 2026 Iowa legislative session, but key lawmakers warn coming up with a proposal is complicated. […]
Avian influenza found in Hamilton County turkey operation
Federal officials have confirmed bird flu in a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County that has around 18,000 birds. It is the first confirmed case since one was detected in […]
Wheeler Calls for Sioux Center Library Policy Changes; Feenstra Also Weighs In

State Representative Skyler Wheeler is calling for immediate changes to Sioux Center Public Library policies after a local family reported their young child was able to check out an adult […]
From Zurich to Germany: Minnesota soybean growers promote ag products and innovations
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association recently took part in a European trade mission. Darin Johnson, who farms in southeast Minnesota, says the trip started in Zurich, Switzerland. […]
Ohio winter wheat could face yield reductions due to delayed emergence
A small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says drought conditions impacted winter wheat emergence across the state. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield, Things were planted timely, but it unfortunately didn’t come up […]
Michigan Farm Bureau eyeing future focus
Michigan Farm Bureau’s President says the organization is reevaluating its vision for the future. Leelanau County cherry grower Ben LaCross tells Brownfield he’s spent his first year in office hearing […]
Michigan Farm Bureau applauds progress on farmland preservation reforms
Michigan Farm Bureau is celebrating legislative wins at this year’s state annual meeting. State Legislative Counsel Rebecca Park tells Brownfield reinterpretations of the state’s Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program […]