The USDA has temporarily furloughed nearly half of its employees as part of the government shutdown, and an ag lobbyist says that will impact some farm programs. Randy Russell with the Russell Group tells Brownfield… “As we understand it, ARC/PLC, mandatory conservation programs, any payment that’s scheduled to go out right now will be temporarily […]
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The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states
The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on
A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers.
An ag economist says volatility in the energy market could have a significant impact on farmers’ bottom line in 2026. David
Construction is underway on a new Soybean Cyst Nematode Diagnostics Lab at the University of Missouri. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist
The president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association says the certainty alone of a new five-year farm bill could be
It is unclear whether the Trump administration will make a major announcement on biofuels during an event next week. American Coalition
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert,
An agribusiness group says ongoing tensions in the Middle East could cause long-term global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizer. Mike Seyfert,
