Across the Corn Belt, frigid weather prevails, while breezy conditions are resulting in very low wind-chill temperatures.  Sub-0°F minimum temperatures were observed Tuesday morning in Minnesota and most of Wisconsin,

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the West.  Meanwhile,

The biofuels industry is awaiting the U.S. EPA’s final rule for blending requirements for 2026 and 2027. The U.S. EPA has proposed setting 2026 biomass-based diesel blending requirements at 5.6

The recent USDA supply and demand report showed record corn and soybean production, which surprised some and frustrated others because the numbers were not what many expected.  Mike North with

Some ag leaders say expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers should remain a priority in 2026. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, says

Nearly 60 state and national farm groups are asking for Congress to pass immediate economic support for both row crop and specialty crop farmers. Kam Quarles is the CEO of the National

The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic Congress can pass year-round, nationwide sales of E15 this year. Taylor Sumption tells Brownfield “as a farmer, you

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Director of Policy Ben Travlos has more information about the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Learn what you can expect to get

Hay market specialist Dale Leslein says hay and forage producers experienced an up and down 2025. Based in northeast Iowa, he tells Brownfield a strong first cut was followed by

Two Republican lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they support expanding farmer aid in the next continuing resolution. A proposal from Chairman John Boozman and Senate Ag Appropriations