An ag economist says new trade probes by China’s Ministry of Commerce are unlikely to have major impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Allendale’s Greg McBride says China’s action is

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers are increasingly worried about rising input costs. “They are concerned that there is some funny business happening in the fertilizer markets,” Hinson said during

A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, “We were able to get into the field

Minnesota farmer Bill Zurn has served on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for more than 20 years, and as he prepares to step down this summer, he says

The economy is hitting rural America hard, and some sectors, like crop farmers, are struggling more than others.  Ag Banker Chris Schneider says producers need to continue to fine-tune their

An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges, but it’s more difficult for some. Chris Schneider from Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield the effect on operating

The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program sign-up is going well, with more than half a million farmers expected to

The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says crop protection tools are coming under increasing fire in state legislatures across the country. Chuck Spencer says the agricultural cooperative supports the

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower. Contracts were up early as crush demand continues to be strong, soybean oil demand for biodiesel use looks bullish, and crude oil was higher

The head of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says Friday’s renewable fuel announcement brings market expansions that farmers desperately needed. Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “The National Corn Grower Association estimated last year