Agriculture News
Graduation season is here!
High school and college graduation season is upon us once again. It’s a time filled with celebration, reflection, and a fair amount of pageantry. It doesn’t stop there. Eighth grade
House Appropriations Committee debates USDA funding cuts, Dems say it’s no time to do less for farmers
The U.S. House Appropriation Committee began the full markup of USDA’s 2027 budget with split support. Subcommittee Chair Andy Harris says a 1.4 percent decrease is necessary for fiscal responsibility.
Iowa House advances Right to Repair bill for farmers
Iowa is a step closer to implementing its own Right to Repair law. House lawmakers have passed a bill to give farmers access to tools and resources to more easily
Red crown rot another challenge for central Illinois farmer
A central Illinois farmer says red crown rot has become a new challenge to manage. Ken Franklin, who grows soybeans in Christian County, says the disease has impacted his operation
Some ag groups say crop protection access at risk in House Farm Bill debate
The president of the American Soybean Association says a key farm bill provision could impact the future availability of crop protection products. Ohio farmer Scott Metzger says the proposed legislation
Ag groups tout USMCA at NAFB’s Washington Watch
Some ag groups say the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement could help provide stability for farmers moving forward. Andy LaVigne with the American Seed Trade Association says USMCA needs
Chairman Thompson says House farm bill passage likely on Thursday
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says he expects the full U.S. House to pass its farm bill on Thursday. “With any degree of luck, the Farm, Food, and
The cost of Prop 12
An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says new data shows California’s Proposition 12 is having a negative impact on both pork producers and consumers. Holly Cook Anderson says
Johnson Optimistic House Will Pass Year-Round E15 Bill
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says he’s optimistic the full House can advance a bill supporting nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield… “There’ll be a standalone vote on
Higher diesel prices costing farmers more in 2026
Energy market volatility could cost farmers more in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights discusses the broader impact higher diesel prices could
