Farmland values have held steady in recent months despite rising interest rates.
Ag economist Jim Mintert with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer looked at both short and long-term expectations for land values. He says near-term expectations have been steady in recent months. “But, if you look at that index over time, you can tell the people are less optimistic than they were,” he says.
In this episode of Illinois Corn Connection, the Director of the Illinois Center for Agricultural Engagement Kevin Daugherty highlights growth and
A US Senator says year-round E15 legislation is a better solution than a patchwork approach from the Environmental Protection Agency. Pete
A low-pressure system east of Florida will become better organized before drifting northward toward the middle Atlantic Coast by the end
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers extend southwestward from the middle Mississippi Valley. The remainder of the Midwest is experiencing warm,
As harvest activity picks up across the country, farmers are encouraged to prioritize safety and health. National Education Center for Agricultural
Leaders representing Minnesota’s turkey industry are in Washington D.C. this week voicing priorities to members of Congress. Butch Brey is a
The CEO of the National Potato Council says work is underway to expand access in a top market for U.S. potatoes.
It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week. Eric Vanasdale, a Country Insurance Loss Control Supervisor says it’s important for farmers and
A southeast Iowa farmer says harvest activity could get started by next week. Tim Meyer raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in
