Agriculture News
Trump highlights new ag initiatives during White House event
President Donald Trump has rolled out a wide-ranging set of policy changes that he says are designed to provide relief and stability for farmers and ranchers. “I’m asking Congress to
Biodiesel industry pleased with historic RVO announcement
A member of the governing board of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the U.S. EPA’s announcement Friday of historic Renewable Volume Obligations exceeded industry expectations. “It’s even better than what
Ag education takes center stage as Speak Ag Pioneers work to bridge the gap between producers and consumers
Four state FFA officers were educating the public about U.S. agriculture during this year’s National Ag Day celebration. Iowa FFA State President Chloe Zittergruen says there is a knowledge gap
Farmland outlook remains solid even as farm incomes lag, economist says
An economist with Creighton University says farm and ranchland prices are strengthening. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield it could give some producers investment opportunities. “Where are you going to put your
Southeast Indiana farmer gearing up for planting season as heavy spring rains impact much of the state
A southeast Indiana farmer says the start of spring fieldwork is just around the corner. Roger Wenning says while much of the state has been in extreme drought, his area has
Firefighter injured in northern Iowa egg farm fire
A large fire at a northern Iowa egg farm has caused injuries to a local firefighter. A spokesperson with Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Corwith confirmed the injury to Brownfield
NCGA economist says fertilizer cost spikes muddy acreage picture
An agricultural economist with the National Corn Growers Association says constraints to fertilizer supplies caused by the Middle East conflict are compounding an already challenging financial picture for farmers. Gretchen
Klobuchar pushes to address SNAP cost shifts in ongoing farm bill negotiations
The Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says changes to the nutrition program are needed as farm bill negotiations continue. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield there are
Cash dairy prices fell Friday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0375 at $1.5825. Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5750 to $1.59. Cheese barrels were down $0.0075 at $1.5650. Two sales were recorded at that
Smaller farms most vulnerable to fertilizer cost and supply disruptions
An ag economist says uncertainty around fertilizer cost and availability is putting the most pressure on small and mid-sized farms. Jayson Beckman, Michael Yanney Chair of the Clayton Yeutter Institute
