Eyes Key Issues at the Capitol
The Missouri Legislature is in session and Missouri Soybean Association CEO Casey Wasser says there are several ag issues being monitored. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans to learn more! […]
Senate GOP proposing ‘total overhaul’ of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Senate GOP proposing total overhaul of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Solid overall week for U.S. export inspections
Grain and oilseed export inspections roared back to life after a couple of slow holiday weeks. Inspections during the week ending January 8th were all above a year ago, with […]
Tariff ruling could hinge on revenue vs. trade authority, Bacon says
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariff policy could come as early as this week. Nebraska Republican Don Bacon, a member of the House Ag Committee, says the […]
Meals on Wheels America: Ending USDA’s Food Security Survey undermines data-driven policy
The chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America says the elimination of USDA’s Household Food Security Survey could weaken hunger relief efforts across the country. Josh Protas says according to […]
Healthier soils provide resilience against drought stress
Healthy soil provides a buffer against drought. Pete Fandel, agriculture professor at Illinois Central College, says that farmers focused on increasing their soil health have found their fields more resilient […]
USDA modernizes crop safety net for 2025 and beyond
Crop safety net enhancements should help growers dealing with tight margins. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse with Green Solutions Group says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act modernized Title One […]
EPA biofuel delays are hurting farm markets
The founder of a grassroots organization says the ongoing delay in finalizing biofuel blending requirements is costing producers demand and economic opportunity. Steve Crim is the president and founder of […]
Courthouse Burglary Suspect Faces New Felony Charge After Jail Incident
One of the men accused in the Lyon County Courthouse burglary case now faces an additional felony charge following an incident at the Lyon County Jail in Rock Rapids. A […]