Record-low cattle supplies create opportunity for cow-calf profits
A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says it’s time for beef producers to prioritize profitability. “It is easy to make a profit with beef cows right now, […]
NPPC applauds dietary guidelines, pushes for farm bill progress
The National Pork Producers Council is focused on several issues early in 2026. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the health status of pigs and trade are top of mind. “To […]
Iowa GOP candidate for governor Steen emphasizes business background
Adam Steen, one of the Republicans running for governor, says he’ll be “fearless” in using his experience as a businessman to reshape state government. Steen also led the state agency […]
Congresswoman Hinson says Democrats play politics with talk of government shutdown
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says Democrats continue to play politics with threats to shut down the government again over funding for ICE. “You know ICE and […]
Agriculture Is About People: Why Relationships, Communication, and Culture Drive Farm Success
Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each […]
CRP signups open soon
It’s sign-up season for the Conservation Reserve Programs. The USDA is accepting offers for Continuous CRP between February 12th and March 20th. Enrollment for General CRP is from March 9th […]
India’s price supports limit corn, soy Imports — sorghum could benefit
An ag economist says a roll-back on Indian tariffs for U.S. sorghum could help diversify market access. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University says the country has strong price […]
Northwestern’s Guidry receives GPAC honor
Northwestern College first baseman player Grant Guidry is this week’s GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports baseball player-of-the-week. Guidry, a sophomore from Yantis, Texas, led the Raider offense with an .818 average, three […]
Rollins, Hegseth sign MOU advancing National Farm Security Action Plan
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is taking its National Farm Security Action Plan to the next level. “Paving the way for additional collaboration between the Department of War […]
Commitment to Innovation and Precision Breeding
Bayer Crop Science is setting the standard for how fast and how precisely innovation can move from the lab to the field. In this Managing for Profit, Connie Davis, Product Development Scientist […]