The USDA sees a more than 100-year low for U.S. wheat acreage in 2026. Planted area for all types of wheat is expected to be the lowest since 1919 at

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is pushing to include year-round nationwide E15 legislation in a military spending bill. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield E15 can’t pass on its own. “You’re never

The USDA is projecting a year-to-year increase in domestic soybean acres and a cut for corn. Planted area for beans is seen at 84.7 million acres, 4% more than 2025,

The National Grain and Feed Association is closely monitoring how the conflict in Iran is impacting ag transportation and global supply chains. CEO Mike Seyfert says, “Where our focus is

An ag economist says new trade probes by China’s Ministry of Commerce are unlikely to have major impacts on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Allendale’s Greg McBride says China’s action is

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers are increasingly worried about rising input costs. “They are concerned that there is some funny business happening in the fertilizer markets,” Hinson said during

A southeastern Illinois farmer says the planting season is underway in his area. Matt Raben, who farms in Gallatin County, tells Brownfield, “We were able to get into the field

Minnesota farmer Bill Zurn has served on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for more than 20 years, and as he prepares to step down this summer, he says

The economy is hitting rural America hard, and some sectors, like crop farmers, are struggling more than others.  Ag Banker Chris Schneider says producers need to continue to fine-tune their

An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges, but it’s more difficult for some. Chris Schneider from Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield the effect on operating