Remembering Orion
I went digging through my files last week and found something I wrote in August of 2003. Back then, I was reflecting on a man who had already left an […]
Fischer pushes faster USDA assistance for producers
A recently passed bill in the U.S. Senate could expedite resources for producers who’ve been impacted by natural disasters. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says her legislation – The Emergency Conservation […]
Declines in U.S. corn acres could pressure feed prices and create headwinds for the livestock sector
A livestock economist says he’s expecting fewer corn acres in Tuesday’s Prospective Plantings report and that could impact feed prices for livestock producers. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky […]
Produce Perks Midwest says SNAP incentives support rural Ohio economies
The leader of a non-profit says strong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program incentives provide benefit to both Ohio farmers and rural communities. Tevis Foreman is the executive director of Produce Perks […]
Corn, sorghum export inspections maintain faster than last year paces
The USDA’s reporting a solid week for U.S. corn and sorghum export inspections. Corn inspections as of the week ending March 26th continue to run ahead of last marketing year’s […]
Planting report preview: soybean acres up, corn down
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there’s been widespread consensus the U.S. farmer will plant more soybeans and less corn for the […]
Renewable fuels leaders say historic RVO levels bring needed certainty and optimism
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the EPA’s announced Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 are a historic win for the industry and agriculture. […]
Feenstra sees bipartisan momentum building on farm bill
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic farm bill negotiations are becoming more bipartisan. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says passing a bill out of committee was a […]
New National FFA Conference is helping build ag workforce pipeline
The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry. Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen […]
NGFA: Updating USMCA could ease costly grain export delays
The head of the National Grain and Feed Association says a 16-year renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement would be a huge win for U.S. farmers and ranchers. Mike Seyfert says […]