Cash rent averages unexpectedly up slightly in 2025
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says cash rent averages did a few unexpected things in 2025. Gary Schnitkey says despite the slumping ag economy, some Corn […]
New study highlighting role of sustainable ag practices to boosting yields and lowering costs
The vice president of sustainability at Farm Credit Services of America says a recent study is highlighting the economic benefits of conservation practices. Myriah Johnson says soil health practices are […]
Weights, processing pace push poultry production higher
U.S. poultry production was up sharply in March. The USDA says 4.652 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, rising 10% on the year thanks to a faster […]
Securing fuel ahead of time helps Iowa farmer manage rising costs
A southwest Iowa farmer says securing fuel early helped him avoid recent price increases. Duane Aistrope (ay-strope) tells Brownfield, “I booked my fuel for all spring needs and half my […]
E15 provision a priority in “skinny” farm bill, Hinson says
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a member of the House Rural Domestic Energy Council, says getting E15 language in the so-called “skinny” farm bill was a critical need for farmers. “It’s […]
More drones, more need for airspace awareness
A recent survey shows the growing use of drones is leading to more safety concerns for aerial agriculture applicators. Andrew Moore with the National Agricultural Aviation Association tells Brownfield their […]
Bacon: “plenty of work ahead” as House takes up farm bill
A member of the House Ag Committee says there will be plenty of work to do when lawmakers take up the skinny farm bill next week. Don Bacon, a Republican […]
More help for Iowa infants with potential hearing problems
Thanks to a sizeable grant, a central Iowa non-profit is helping the state’s families connect with more testing and resources if their newborn infants fail initial screenings for hearing. Molly […]
Iowa Senate votes for new tax on vapes, money for pediatric cancer research
The Iowa Senate has voted to establish a new state tax on vaping products — the electronic cigarettes that heat liquid that turns into vapor that’s inhaled. Senator Kara Warme, […]
Nebraska leads U.S. with new farm data privacy protections
Nebraska is the first in the nation to pass a bill that helps safeguard the privacy of ag operations. Bruce Reicker, senior director of legislative affairs for Nebraska Farm Bureau, […]