An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says midwestern farmers are paying more for all types of fertilizers since the conflict in Iran began on February 20th. Nick Paulson

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency says two new wildfires have burned nearly 80,000 acres of rangeland in the state’s Panhandle.  According to a release, The Ashby fire in Grant County started early

An extension agronomist covering southeast and east central Iowa says soybean planting could begin this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University says soil conditions are steadily improving. “Something that

The USDA says its new voluntary “Product of USA” label provides transparency for consumers. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the rule

Lawmakers are taking steps to address the price and availability of fertilizer. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield rising fertilizer costs and low commodity prices continue to

An ag meteorologist says drought improvement across parts of the Corn Belt could hinge on the timing of an El Niño weather pattern. Matt Makens says there’s a strong chance

An agricultural lender says financing, programs, and experience vary, so choosing the right farm loan advisor is important.  Dan Guthie with Old National Bank tells Brownfield that many farmers are

Now that the EPA has issued its temporary waiver for E15, U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for Congress to act on a long-term solution. “Our farmers do deserve

The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says U.S. farmers were facing fertilizer challenges even before the Middle Eastern conflict closed the flow of products through the Strait of

A Democratic member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says she hopes President Trump’s recent call to pass a farm bill can bring legislation forward. Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin says, “The