Near record dairy shipments set in 2025, while butterfat hit new highs
An ag economist says declining cheese and butter prices continue to make U.S. products more competitive on the global market. USDA’s Anthony Fisher says U.S. dairy exports last year were […]
USMEF: New Taiwan trade deal could help expand opportunities for U.S. livestock producers
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the new U.S. and Taiwan reciprocal trade agreement could expand market access for beef and pork. Dan Halstrom says there will […]
OSA eyes biofuels growth as an opportunity to boost soybean demand
The president of the Ohio Soybean Association says there are opportunities to grow biofuels demand across the state in 2026. Pickaway County farmer Bennett Musselman says infrastructure investments and increased demand […]
Agriculture watching closely after supreme court limits tariff powers
A U.S. Congressman says the latest Supreme Court ruling striking down the President’s use of tariffs could reshape the agriculture trade conversation. Mike Flood, a Republican from Nebraska, says Congress […]
Minnesota Corn Growers prepare to defend farm drainage rights at Capitol
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association will defend its ability to utilize farm drainage during the legislative session. MCGA president Wes Beck says environmental advocacy organizations have pushed to have the […]
Farmers urged to stay proactive as tar spot and southern rust persist
Farmers are seeing increased disease pressure across the Corn Belt. Dennis Holsteen, district manager for Nebraska with BASF, says producers can’t afford to overlook management plans. “And with the diseases […]
Lawmakers hear divided testimony on Nebraska brand law overhaul
Cattle producers in Nebraska are divided over a proposal that would dismantle the state’s brand law. During recent testimony in front of the Ag Committee, the author of the bill, […]
Cotton, rice hit marketing year highs in mixed week for U.S. export sales
Rice and cotton exports hit marketing year highs during the week ending February 12th. The USDA says key customers led the way for both commodities, including Colombia for rice and […]
Ag groups react as U.S. Supreme Court limits tariff authority
The U.S. Supreme Court says the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) doesn’t allow the president to impose tariffs. In a 6 to 3 ruling, the justices say the constitution […]
IFB president says transition of Country Financial board is complete
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says a full transition has occurred within the Country Financial board of directors. Phillip Nelson, who was elected by IFB members in December, […]