Agriculture News
Drought relief could be coming soon for much of the Midwest
The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says wetter than normal conditions heading into the spring planting season could help relieve some drought conditions. Melissa Widhalm says winter precipitation
Cumulative broiler placements 2% ahead of last year
A couple of months into 2026, broiler hatchery numbers continue to point to higher production than 2025. The USDA says 254.46 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 432,000
Brazil’s record soybean harvest adds pressure to U.S. prices
An extension ag economist is concerned the weight of South American production could flatten U.S. soybean prices. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says the Brazilian crop being harvested reminds
Chart Your Course, Michigan FFA navigating forward with new growth
The Michigan FFA Association is experiencing the largest growth in FFA membership across the nation. Michigan FFA President Brent DeSaegher says this year is the first time in nearly 50
Dairy leader calls lack of succession plans “epidemic” sized-problem
A young farmer and dairy group leader says not having a succession plan puts the farm business and everyone involved at risk. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells
Farmers finding herbicide savings through cover crops
Some farmers are finding savings on herbicide costs by incorporating cover crops. Nathan Johanning, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, says research shows that spring termination of
Farmer sentiment increases, but long-term concerns about the ag economy remain
A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the overall direction of the ag economy. Joana Colussi with Purdue University says there was a
Ethanol stocks, exports rise on week as production dips
U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to a near one-year high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply was the largest since last April at 26.337 million
OSU professor says changing tariffs means more uncertainty for farmers
An Oklahoma State University professor says changing tariff policy means more uncertainty for farmers. Sundresh Heragu with OSU’s Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers tells Brownfield U.S. ag exports are north
Grassley: Middle East instability already driving up farm expenses
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned the conflict in the Middle East will drive up fertilizer and fuel costs for farmers. During his weekly call with ag reporters Wednesday, the
