Ag economist: USMCA uncertainty could be a negotiating strategy
An ag economist says he’s watching how the Trump administration reviews the U.S. Canada Mexico Trade Agreement. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University with says the Trump administration has hinted […]
Rural Mainstreet Economy expands in December
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals the rural economy has climbed above growth neutral for just the second time in 2025. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield rural bank […]
OEFFA says Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers
One ag group says the Trump administration’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program fails to benefit organic and specialty crop growers. Nicole Wolcott, policy coordinator for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, says […]
GROWMARK announces plans for ag biologicals plant in St. Louis
GROWMARK has announced it will construct a state-of-the-art biological crop input manufacturing facility at the site of its St. Louis, Missouri-based AgraForm facility. The new biologicals plant will focus on […]
Iowa cattle leaders eye strong demand, legislative issues in 2026
The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says many of the state’s producers are optimistic heading into 2026. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield that was the sentiment at this month’s Iowa […]
Callahan, other ag nominees confirmed by Senate
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed a package of President Trump’s nominees for administrative positions, which included some key agricultural appointments. Julie Callahan was confirmed as the next chief ag […]
Asian Copperleaf identified in Illinois
A professor of weed sciences at the University of Illinois has confirmed the presence of Asian copperleaf in the northwestern part of the state. Aaron Hager says little is known […]
Lawmakers press ag committee leaders on specialty crop aid
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are asking U.S. House and Senate Ag Committee leaders to ensure specialty crop growers get immediate and fair relief from the USDA. USDA has set […]
A wide-range of temperatures across Heartland; fair save for Great Lakes area snow showers
Across the Corn Belt, a shot of cold air trails a departing cold front. Friday morning’s minimum temperatures fell below 0°F as far south as northern Iowa. Early Friday, snow […]
A thaw ahead for most of the Heartland; a quiet, early-winter pattern for some, not all
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal conditions […]