Late season drought speeds up Ohio apple harvest, raises concerns for 2026
A northeast Ohio specialty crop grower says warm and dry weather has led to an earlier than usual apple harvest across parts of the state. Geauga County farmer Bill Patterson […]
Rollins: no aid until government shutdown ends
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says more details on farmer assistance from the Trump administration isn’t likely until the U.S. government reopens. “The president has committed, if we need a bridge, […]
Indiana Pork working to build student pipeline with Jobspark partnership
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on building a strong talent pipeline for students wanting to get involved in the industry. Chad Martin says […]
Nebraska farmer says inputs, not crop prices are the issue
A farmer in south-central Nebraska says record input costs are the biggest challenge facing producers. “That’s a bigger problem than commodity prices, in my opinion.” Ranch Uhrmahcer says corn and […]
Dry weather and disease could drive Soybean Cyst Nematode surge in 2026
Dry conditions and disease pressure are expected to increase soybean cyst nematode populations going into 2026. BASF seed treatment product manager Jeremiah Mullock says areas of late season drought are […]
Corn growers applaud California’s E15 law, eye 1.3 billion-gallon ethanol market
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s move to allow sales of E15 is a win for corn farmers. Matt Ziegler […]
Brazil on track for record soybean exports as U.S. loses market share
Brazil is on pace to reach record soybean export volumes in 2025. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says this isn’t a surprise. “What it is, you’re seeing Brazil take […]
Congresswoman questions support for competing soybean exporter amid farm aid talks
A member of the House Ag Committee says farmers on her Agriculture Advisory Council are questioning the Trump administration’s recent $20 billion bailout of Argentina. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, […]
Ricketts pushes for more ag trade deals, year-round E15 access
A U.S. Senator says lawmakers should focus on expanding market opportunities for American agriculture once the federal government shutdown ends. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska says there are opportunities to secure […]
Ohio State Extension launches statewide forage quality initiative
Ohio State University Extension has launched a statewide effort to help livestock producers better understand feeding challenges heading into the winter months. Ted Wiseman, with Perry County Extension, says variable […]