The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says 2025 was a good year for hog prices. Jennifer Tirey says that despite that, not much growth is expected in the industry in 2026. “Even though prices are doing well, if a farmer did want to consider building a new barn, it’s very costly right […]
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The biofuels industry is awaiting the U.S. EPA’s final rule for blending requirements for 2026 and 2027. The U.S. EPA has
The recent USDA supply and demand report showed record corn and soybean production, which surprised some and frustrated others because the
Some ag leaders say expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers should remain a priority in 2026. Nebraska Senator Deb
Nearly 60 state and national farm groups are asking for Congress to pass immediate economic support for both row crop and
The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic Congress can pass year-round, nationwide sales of E15 this
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Association Director of Policy Ben Travlos has more information about the USDA’s Farmer Bridge
Hay market specialist Dale Leslein says hay and forage producers experienced an up and down 2025. Based in northeast Iowa, he
Two Republican lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Ag Committee say they support expanding farmer aid in the next continuing resolution. A
The Commissioner of Agriculture in Minnesota says he’s encouraged following a recent visit with the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul. Thom
