U.S. Congressman says land acquisition remains a challenge for young producers
A U.S. Congressman from Ohio says more needs to be done to help the next generation acquire farmland. Greg Landsman says it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new, beginning, and young […]
AFBF economist warns of continued strain on agriculture
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says tight margins and ongoing economic challenges are straining farm finances. “This is going to be the third to fourth year of […]
Early-season crop pests move north as weather shifts, entomologists encouraging scouting
A field crops entomologist says recent storm systems have brought with them early-season pests from the South. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “Your risk for black cutworm […]
Fertilizer industry profits under scrutiny
A South Dakota farmer says recent reports of record profits in the fertilizer industry are concerning. In a U.S. Senate Ag Committee hearing Tuesday, Trent Kubik, president of the South […]
USDA pulls 10 institutions from Rural Loan Guarantee Programs over delinquent loans
The USDA says it is removing 10 lenders from Rural Development guaranteed loan programs as part of an effort to reduce delinquencies and strengthen oversight. In a statement on Monday, […]
Appeals Court orders new murder trial over Polk County court security setup
The Iowa Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Las Vegas man convicted of second-degree murder based on the security setup in the courtroom. James Wiggins argued […]
Dolcini: MAHA movement could have lasting impact on agriculture
An ag policy specialist suggests the Make America Healthy Again Movement is here to stay. Val Dolcini with Syngenta tells Brownfield, “It really is not just a moment in time. […]
Demand pulls U.S. ethanol stocks to multi-month lows
U.S. ethanol stocks moved to multi-month lows last week thanks to solid demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply 24.87 million barrels was the tightest since last […]
E15 decoupled from farm bill, farmer optimistic about passage
After attaching the year-round nationwide E15 bill to the farm bill a week ago, the House of Representatives voted to separate them and vote on a stand-alone E15 package. Today, […]
Northwest Indiana dairy farm using anaerobic digesters to produce renewable energy
A northwest Indiana dairy farmer says anaerobic digesters are helping improve sustainability and energy efficiency throughout his operation. Carl Ramsey with Curtis Creek Dairy says the technology converts waste into methane gas. […]