Kansas producer says winter wheat looks strong after dormancy
A north-central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop is off to a strong start in 2026. Shale Porter says it’s emerged from winter dormancy and in great shape. “I’m […]
Midterm elections, Iran conflict could create opportunities and challenges for year-round E-15
There are still opportunities to get year-round E-15 across the finish line. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress is currently eyeing a military […]
Michigan Democrat says Congress has an obligation to keep moving the farm bill forward
A Democratic member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says she voted to approve the farm bill because farmers need policy that reflects the realities of operating in 2026. Michigan’s […]
Congresswoman says Farm Bill 2.0 proposal misses opportunities
A farm bill of missed opportunities. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic member of the House Ag Committee, says there were several reasons she voted against the Farm Bill 2.0 […]
Ethanol production hits two month high, supply sinks to one month low
Ethanol production rose last week, and demand signals were mostly bullish. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.126 million barrels per day, the highest in two months, […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.64. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.51. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5075 to $1.52. Cheese barrels were down $0.0575 at $1.5125. No sales were recorded. […]
Biomanufacturing seen as key for driving domestic crop demand
Expanding biomanufacturing means expanding markets. Beth Conerty, regional innovation officer with the iFAB tech hub, says biomanufacturing is a key for driving domestic demand for row crops. “It’s taking plant […]
Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act targets DEF issues for farmers
The U.S. Senate is considering a bill that would address DEF system shutdowns in agriculture equipment. During a recent Environment and Public Works Committeehearing, Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska said […]
Boozman, Klobuchar raise concerns about farm economy
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they’re concerned about the financial stress facing farmers. “If you’re putting something in the ground, you are probably losing money,” said Chairman […]
AFBF president calls for modernized farm labor programs
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to address the ongoing farm labor crisis. Zippy Duvall told the U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday that an […]