Tennessee dry early in 2026, but some ratings see year-to-year improvements
2026 began on a dry note for parts of Tennessee. The USDA says soil moisture levels are below a year ago and conditions in several counties range from abnormally dry […]
South Dakota winter wheat conditions above a year ago
South Dakota’s winter wheat is in better condition than this time last year. The USDA says 37% of the crop is called good to excellent, 15% more than in early […]
Ohio sees lower soil moisture levels
A generally dry December pulled Ohio’s soil moisture levels lower. The USDA says that while most of the state does have adequate soil moisture, average precipitation for the month was […]
Nebraska winter wheat rating better than this time last year
A significant portion of Nebraska is having soil moisture issues. The USDA says nearly 70% of the state is short to very short of soil moisture, 10% more than a […]
South Dakota farmers focus on property tax reform
The president of South Dakota Farm Bureau says property taxes are the top legislative issue for the organization in the state legislature this year. Scott VanderWal says changes to the […]
Poultry Federation president: updated WOTUS rule provides certainty for ag
The new president of the Poultry Federation says the Trump administration’s updated Waters of the United States rule offers clarity and consistency in U.S. agriculture. Blake Rollins tells Brownfield it […]
Iowa gets waiver for distributing some federal education funds
The Trump Administration has granted Iowa’s waiver request, giving state officials authority to roll federal funds designated for a variety of education programs into one block grant and state officials […]
U.S. ethanol stocks rise to start the new year
U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to start 2026. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply of 23.652 million barrels was up 708,000 barrels on the week, but down […]
Doud: U.S. and China trade slips without constant engagement
The president of the National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. and China must stay engaged in conversation if they’re going to keep trade on track. Gregg Doud, a former […]
Inside D.C.: U.S.–China trade slips without constant engagement
The president of the National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. and China must stay engaged in conversation if they’re going to keep trade on track. Gregg Doud, a former […]