Agriculture News
Soybean leaders eye biofuels as fastest path to market growth
The vice president of the American Soybean Association says the organization is doubling down on its support of the biofuels industry. Dave Walton, an Iowa farmer, says it could
Organic leader says “regenerative” farming has lost its meaning
The climate and conservation director for an organic farming organization says the term regenerative in farming means different things to different people. Thomas Manley with Marbleseed says the term regenerative
Missouri FFA members celebrate National FFA Week at state capitol
Several Missouri FFA members are at the state capitol to celebrate National FFA Week. State FFA Officer Gage Swindler from Caldwell County tells Brownfield “there are members from Ashland, Brunswick,
Missouri FFA promotes ag education on give FFA day
It’s Give FFA Day and a state vice president with the Missouri FFA says it’s a time for people to invest in ag education. Maddy Rash from Dallas County tells
Big week for U.S. pork export sales, mostly to Mexico
U.S. pork export sales were strong during the week ending February 19th. The USDA says pork sales were larger than average, with Mexico picking up more than half of the
Widespread drought raises concerns for 2026 crop season
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 75 percent of the country is facing drought conditions. Central Illinois Farmer Ken Franklin says the situation is dire. “Our subsoil moisture is
White House accelerates ag export funding ahead of 2027 expansion
The Trump administration plans to expedite funds to boost U.S. ag exports. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act doubles the money available
Strong pork market outlook as high beef prices boost demand, MSU expert says
A livestock economist says the outlook for pork producers this year is positive. Michigan State University’s Jaime Luke tells Brownfield, “These really high beef prices are providing some more support
Policy support key as Canada remains largest U.S. ethanol customer
Policy will shape the future of U.S. ethanol exports to its top customer. Advanced Biofuels Canada Association president Fred Ghatala calls biofuels a “policy game.” “Renewable fuels exist because policy
Iowa ag officials confirm new HPAI cases, stress poultry safety
Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the detections occurred within multi-species backyard flocks in
