The National Pork Producers Council is urging people to contact federal lawmakers to support the Proposition 12 fix in the farm bill. Keri Retallick with the Wisconsin Pork Association says,

Some ag groups say removing tariffs on fertilizer products could increase competition and help lower prices for farmers. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower says countervailing duties on phosphate

The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says E15 sales in the U.S. hit record levels in 2025. Scott Richman says total sales topped 1.52 billion gallons, which was

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture has signed a commitment to increase purchases of U.S. soybeans.  Kirk Merritt, executive director of the Ohio Soybean Council, says the recently signed a memorandum of

A pair of Ohio farmers say higher input prices ahead of the 2026 crop year have changed their spring planting intentions. Shelby County farmer Patty Mann tells Brownfield they’re going

An official with the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says farmland values across the state were mostly even in 2025. Luke Worrell, who co-owns Worrell Land

A Nebraska-based agronomist says farmers shouldn’t rush into planting. Trey Stephens with Beck’s says unseasonably warm temperatures don’t mean conditions are right. “We were dry for awhile there, so I

Some areas of the Midwest received winter weather to start the week, and a climatologist says it could give growers a timely boost for the growing season. Justin Glisan is

USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services says the agency is planning nutrition-focused changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Patrick Penn says the USDA is preparing

Iowa’s ag secretary is encouraged as the state legislative session enters its third month. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the first ever Iowa Farm Act continues to advance in both chambers.