Agriculture News
MSUE says Great Lakes specialty crop producers are ready for new innovations
An ag economist says Extension specialists are identifying how to bridge the gap between available innovations and the needs of specialty crop growers in the Great Lakes region. Michigan State
Grassley urges Thune to bring farm bill to Senate floor
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisan politics remain a stumbling block for the farm bill. The Iowa Republican has been in Congress more than 50 years and tells Brownfield this
Agronomist says consistent corn leaf aphid pressure requires management plan
An east central Illinois agronomist says three straight years of corn leaf aphid infestations in the Corn Belt means growers need to start managing for the pests. Kris Ehler, who’s
Agriculture looks for progress in U.S.-China trade talks
The U.S. and China are scheduled to meet next week, and the CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he hopes the talks lead to a
Anthrax confirmed in South Dakota cattle, producers urged to monitor herds
South Dakota has confirmed its first case of anthrax in cattle this year. State veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller says it was detected in some cow-calf pairs located in Meade County.
Trade tensions with Canada could drive up ag equipment costs
An ag economist says the latest trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada could create new challenges for ag equipment manufactures. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “Companies like John
Illinois crops drying quickly as harvest picks up steam
A central Illinois farmer says it’s going to be a quick harvest, if the weather cooperates. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, says moisture in both
Farm bankruptcies on pace to increase in 2026
New data from the National Agricultural Law Center shows farm bankruptcies are expected to rise for calendar year 2026. On this episode of Managing for Profit, National Agricultural Law Center
Soybean leader says farm bill faces hurdles on Senate floor
The vice president of the American Soybean Association says he’s glad to see the farm bill advance out of the Senate Ag Committee, but there could be more hurdles ahead.
Senate farm bill heads to floor as lawmakers debate SNAP, Prop 12
The Senate Ag Committee advanced a farm bill out of the committee on a party line vote Wednesday, but not without an attempt from lawmakers to amend the bill. Senator
