The Michigan FFA Association is experiencing the largest growth in FFA membership across the nation. Michigan FFA President Brent DeSaegher says this year is the first time in nearly 50

A young farmer and dairy group leader says not having a succession plan puts the farm business and everyone involved at risk. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells

Some farmers are finding savings on herbicide costs by incorporating cover crops.  Nathan Johanning, commercial agriculture educator with the University of Illinois Extension, says research shows that spring termination of

A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the overall direction of the ag economy.  Joana Colussi with Purdue University says there was a

U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to a near one-year high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply was the largest since last April at 26.337 million

An Oklahoma State University professor says changing tariff policy means more uncertainty for farmers.   Sundresh Heragu with OSU’s Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers tells Brownfield U.S. ag exports are north

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is concerned the conflict in the Middle East will drive up fertilizer and fuel costs for farmers. During his weekly call with ag reporters Wednesday, the

Focusing on inputs.  Taylor Hintch, the field crops education manager with Practical Farmers of Iowa, says the organization is seeing tremendous interest from producers looking to reduce their input costs.

American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall says the organization has three legislative priorities this year. “E15, a modernized farm bill, and labor,” he says.  Duvall says some parts of the farm

The U.S. House Ag Committee began its markup of the farm bill Tuesday night. Republican Chairman GT Thompson says there are misconceptions on what lawmakers are seeking for conservation. “Let