Agriculture News
Pillen urges lawmakers to pass farm data ownership bill
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ag data privacy remains a priority. During his state of the state address Thursday, he said legislation that has been proposed would ensure that farmers
Auction demand remains steady as ag economy softens
A marketing specialist with Purple Wave Auctions says farmer demand has held steady despite a weaker ag economy. Andy Devine is the territory sales manager in central and western
Farmland values in a holding pattern as grain prices and interest rates weigh on market
A real estate agent says farmland values are currently in a holding pattern. Kraig Urkoski is with AgWest Land Brokers in Nebraska… “Land values have gotten a little softer with the price
Soybean, corn, wheat export sales notch multi-week highs post-holidays
U.S. export sales mostly showed improvements over the past week as business got back into full swing after the holidays. Corn, soybeans, and wheat all hit multi-week highs, with soybean
Craig unveils Farm and Family Relief Act to offset tariff-driven farm losses
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is introducing a relief package to address farm income losses caused by tariffs. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig says the Farm and
Nationwide, year-round E15 bill author says bill passage could be soon
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says a critical change in ethanol policy would provide more certainty for retailers and corn farmers. Deb Fischer, a Republican from Nebraska says,
Tough to find ROI for insecticide applications in soybeans
New research shows it’s difficult to get a return on investment for insecticide applications in soybeans. Nick Seiter, a field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois, says seeing a
Hinson says 2026 critical for farm bill progress and ag trade
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says 2026 will be an important year for progress on ag policy. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield she’s had several recent discussions with House Ag Committee
Ohio Pork Council targeting consumer education and demand growth in 2026
The president of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is building off of strong promotions in 2025 to help drive demand in 2026. Nathan Schroeder says the group has teamed
Iowa biodiesel industry facing dire situation amid federal delays
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the state’s biodiesel producers face a dire situation. “I want to respect their right to tell their story, but plants
