Agriculture News
Iowa farmer calls for transparency in fertilizer pricing
An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices have been climbing for years, with the latest spike adding even more pressure on producers. “We’ve had a problem with fertilizer prices for
Farm Bill uncertainty continues to frustrate OFBF and farmers
U.S. agriculture needs the certainty of a full five-year farm bill. Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy Brad Bales says some farm programs have been operating
OFBF voicing concerns about data center development and rising energy needs
Ohio Farm Bureau members are concerned growing energy demand could impact rural communities. Richland County, Ohio farmer Dale Hulit says additional demand is adding pressure to the farmland market. “It
Long Term Success
Planning for long term success – As farmers think about their long-term soil nutrient needs and yield goals, they should look beyond 2026. Learn more about maximizing your ROI in
Missouri man involved in cattle scam found in CA
A Missouri man wanted by the FBI for his connection with a nationwide cattle fraud scheme was arrested earlier this week at the Los Angeles International Airport. Joshua Link of
Gearing up for disease management in 2026
Andrew Tucker, sales manager for northern Illinois and Wisconsin for Loveland Products, says farmers need to have all options on the table for diease management this year. Andrew Tucker: The
Biostimulants offer improved bottom lines
Ron Calhoun, senior portolio manager for plant nutrition, with Loveland Products discusses biostimulants and the advantages farmers can have reducing their bottom line. Ron Calhoun: The post Biostimulants offer improved
Ag supplier says farmers are delaying crop decisions
An ag input supplier says 2026 has been unusually quiet so far. Matt Oehmichen with Short Lane Ag Supply in Wisconsin tells Brownfield, “There still is a significant amount of
South Dakota enacts 5-year ban on cell-cultured protein
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that temporarily bans cell-cultured protein products in South Dakota. The ban goes into effect on July 1 and expires
Gains in crude oil pull soybeans, soybean oil, corn higher at midweek
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans followed bean oil, which was up on biodiesel demand expectations and the strength in crude oil. The midweek gains in crude
